
When do employee rights start?
If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

It is common that workers work through their rest breaks and do not complain about it. However, you may face legal action if you do

It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules

Gone are the days when mothers were the ones left holding the baby. Employees may be eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL), which gives new

It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind

Unlike many other countries around the world, there are no specific statutory rights for workers to take leave for compassionate or bereavement reasons in the

Do you know the process to follow to get an employee’s medical report? Do you know what to do if the employee doesn’t give consent?

In the UK, 200,000 working days are lost each year, at a cost of £40bn or 1. 86% of the country’s GDP. Research carried out

Whistleblowers who apply for jobs in the children’s social care sector will be given new legal protection. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Employers are often left scratching their heads trying to understand the provisions related to time off for dependants – how much time off are employees