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With topics for both employees and employers, Working Rights offers clear, detailed and accurate information that can be used for common workplace issues and problems.

September's Most Popular Articles...

Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals: Attending a funeral is difficult enough without having to worry about keeping your boss happy. Invariably, needing to attend a funeral will… [1186 views in Sep]
What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?: The short answer to this question is, unfortunately, yes. Employers are not required by law to allow workers to attend… [1054 views in Sep]
Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours: Taking time off if you have worked overtime or additional hours is a common practice and is often referred to as ‘TOIL’ – time off… [618 views in Sep]
What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?: Employment legislation applies mainly to employees. The law protects the rights of these workers and prevents employers taking advantage of… [612 views in Sep]
The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights: There are effectively three forms of dismissal from an employer - fair, unfair and constructive - this article will tackle… [514 views in Sep]
Compassionate Leave For a Funeral?: Sorry to hear about the death of your father-in-law. These things can never come at a good time but it makes the situation easier to cope with if… [504 views in Sep]

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Employment Issues: How To Pitch Your Great Idea at Work, Working Rights of Single...

Losing Your Job: What Rights Do Workers Have When Their Jobs Are Outsourced?, What...

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Working Conditions: Understanding Employment Contracts, Employee Pay Issues, How...

Working Rights History: The History of Workers' Rights, The Emergence of...

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WorkingRights
Re: Understanding Employment Contracts
Em - Your Question:I have worked for a small independent chemist for nearly 10 years with 5 weeks plus bank holidays paid…

21 September 2018
Diggy
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
I have been working as a self employed contractor for a firm fitting their bathrooms. I have emails from the company…

19 September 2018
Stevie
Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
My employer has taken holidays off me due to long term sick.They say after 13 weeks they can do this.If so how do…

19 September 2018
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Re: Sunday Working Rights
Gmax2uk - Your Question:Hi, I work for Ocado and wanted to know if I can opt out of Sunday working as I’m a Christian!!
17 September 2018
Helz
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
I work in a bar and all bar staff are self employed, although we do have our own set shifts that we work every week.…

17 September 2018
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Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
Is it legal if I'm self employes for my boss no notice just not pick me up to go working not had a text or phone call…

16 September 2018
Gmax2uk
Re: Sunday Working Rights
Hi, I work for Ocado and wanted to know if I can opt out of Sunday working as I’m a Christian!!

16 September 2018
Liv
Re: Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours
My employer has enforced a rule of no more than 46 hours TOIL to be accrued, you must then book time off…

15 September 2018
Byga
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
I have worked for a company in railway for 2 years through an agency so I am self employed and got paid through my…

13 September 2018
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Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
I have worked for my company since may 2018. I have signed a contract of 35-40 hours per week however for the past…

11 September 2018