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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.

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September's Most Popular Articles...

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… [50 views in Sep]
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… [32 views in Sep]
Working Rights of Single Parents: A single parent has the full protection of UK employment legislation. In this respect, there is no distinction between a single parent who works and… [24 views in Sep]
Health Issues and Confidentiality: Confidentiality at work is a sensitive issue and this is particularly true in relation to health. In this context, confidentiality is about… [22 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… [22 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… [20 views in Sep]

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Babs
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
Hi I’m single parent working full time. I have been working for 3 years with company. I struggle with childcare and found it…

16 September 2021
Lou-b
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
My uncle sadly passed and his funeral is on a working day. I’ve been told today that I’m unlikely to be able to have the…

10 September 2021
Bob
Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
I have worked for my employer for 18yr and apart from my 22 days holiday i had 5 extra for long service, i am leaving…

18 July 2021
Ro8zta88
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
I have recently been working for a furniture company delivery beds and garden furniture Today they have sent me out…

15 July 2021
Mr P
Re: Your Rights when your Company Relocates
The company gave us five weeks notice relocating depot no official letter They have promised six months fuel…

14 July 2021
Issue
Re: Not Allowed to Apply for Other Jobs: Is this Legal?
Asking for a friend who applied for a job she had been doing on a temporary basis The boss said as…

8 July 2021
Helena B
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
My husband works for Carlisle Security he was working 5 days a week but now the boss of the place wants him to do…

17 June 2021
shiv
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I currently undergoing tests for what they believe may be cancerous growths on my ovaries. I have my…

5 May 2021
Kat
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
Hi i have recently joined the self employed team at yodel. Im on my 3rd week and pay day is suppose to be…

14 April 2021
Viola
Re: Can an Employer Change Our Holiday Arrangements?
Over the past 5 years that I have worked with the company, I have had 28 days holiday entitlement plus…

5 April 2021