The law on whistleblowing is there to ensure that if someone sees something wrong in the workplace, they are able…
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The majority of workers, whether employed on a part time or full time basis, are entitled to holiday pay each…
Your notice period refers to the time between the date you formally advise your employer that you resign and the date…
If you are an expectant father, or the partner of an expectant mother, and want to take time off work…
If you’re pregnant and you work for yourself, you may be entitled to self-employed maternity pay, known as ‘Maternity Allowance’.…
Unpaid parental leave allows eligible employees to take a limited amount of time off work each year on an unpaid…
An employer withholding pay, whether in part or in full, is also known as a deduction of wages. A deduction…
A breach of employment contract is where certain terms agreed to between you and your employer are not met by…
You are considered to be on garden leave if, during your notice period, your employer has asked you not to…
“I have no employment contract what are my rights?” Many people assume a contract between an employer and employee must…
Constructive dismissal is a common type of claim brought before employment tribunals. Constructive dismissal occurs where an employee resigns as a…
‘Can my employer change my contract?’ remains a commonly asked question by UK employees. Unfortunately, the law governing contracts of…
Paternity leave is time qualifying employees can take off work to care for their newborn baby or following the adoption…
An allegation of gross misconduct at work can be extremely daunting, carrying the risk of disciplinary action, including possible dismissal,…
Employment Law: What are my rights? The growth of non-traditional working relationships might have left you feeling confused about your…
The EMI (Enterprise Management Incentive) was introduced in 2000 to help small and medium sized businesses to retain and reward…
If you can show a tribunal that your employer has acted unlawfully, thus making your position untenable, you may have…
Wrongful dismissal from employment occurs when an employer terminates your employment in breach of your employment contract. You will be…
Statutory Sick Pay is an employment related benefit. It is paid to employees should they be unable to go to…
A settlement agreement, is a legally binding contract which is typically agreed between an employee and their employer. While they…