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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.

August'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… [544 views in Aug]
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… [408 views in Aug]
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… [238 views in Aug]
Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours: The first thing you need to do before you start panicking is to look carefully through your contract. Your contract of employment will hold… [208 views in Aug]
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… [196 views in Aug]
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… [190 views in Aug]

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Latest Comments

Took
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
Hi I am single parent and I had worked always full time hours Now my situation will change because I don’t have no one to…

19 August 2018
BrodeRwynn
Re: Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours
Hi, when I do overtime and I ask for pay i get time and a half or duble but when I ask for TOIL I only get…

18 August 2018
secrets
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I booked 1 days holiday off work for a hospital appt..the boss didn't pay me for that day.

17 August 2018
PaN
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
@Patty - you should always put your health first, especially regarding something like this. If your…

17 August 2018
WorkingRights
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
Laura - Your Question:I've been of sick for 6 weeks but returning back next week. I've just been told by my employer…

14 August 2018
WorkingRights
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
jamesyboy - Your Question:I have just been told that my hours have been cut.not because the company is suffering…

13 August 2018
Laura
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
I've been of sick for 6 weeks but returning back next week. I've just been told by my employer that because I've…

13 August 2018
jamesyboy
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
i have just been told that my hours have been cut .not because the company is suffering because they have decided to…

10 August 2018
WorkingRights
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
Cdmal - Your Question:A fellow colleague called me outside prior to an event in an educational…

10 August 2018
Cdmal
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
A fellow colleague called me outside prior to an event in an educational establishnent where we both…

10 August 2018