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When am I Entitled to Time off?
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Work in the Summer Holidays – your Rights
The school year is now coming to a close and if you are anything like me you have already given yourself a high five ( in secret of course!). The
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School Closures and Employment Rights
School Closures and Employment Rights. It’s currently an anxious time for everyone and with the recent announcement that schools will close for an unspecified period of time many parents are
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Bereavement Leave for parents
Losing a child is every parent’s worst fear and it is essential that parents are given time to grieve and deal with practicalities in the aftermath of a death. Parents
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Parental Leave & Dependent Leave
At some point during each of our careers we are likely to develop caring responsibilities. Whilst caring is rewarding, it is also challenging, especially when juggling conflicting responsibilities. Work shouldn’t
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Can I take time off if the school is closed?
By Jodie Hill Many parents can relate to that feeling. You wake up on a regular morning, and everything is covered in snow. Many thoughts start spiralling. Will I have
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Paternal and Maternal Leave: Should there be Parity?
By Jodie Hill The judgment from the much anticipated case of Ali v Capita Customer Management Ltd and Leicestershire Police v Hextall was handed down from the Court of Appeal
Women in the Workplace
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Have Things Really Improved for Working Mums in the UK? A 2026 Reality Check
Have Things Really Improved for Working Mums in the UK? A 2025 Reality Check About the Author Abbie Coleman is the founder and editor of MMB Magazine, the UK’s leading
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An Introduction to Equal Pay
An introduction to equal pay and what it really means for you. By Katie Ash – Banner Jones Katie has over 18 years’ experience in dealing with all aspects of HR
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Breastfeeding At Work
Breastfeeding at work: For many women, returning to work after maternity leave can feel like a daunting prospect. From re-familiarising themselves with the day-to-day responsibilities of their role, through to
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Should hugging be banned at work?
We can all think of a time when we have encountered an awkward interaction with someone in a work context, be it a new contact who goes in for a
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My Employer wants an “Off the record Chat” with me… What do I do?
There are various scenarios where your employer may request an “off the record” chat with you. Often these conversations occur when there are issues dealing with a woman’s return from
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FlexiTime Rights
A recent employment tribunal found in favour of a woman – a sales manager for a small estate agent in London, and a mum of one – whose request for
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Can my Employer read my Emails?
Can my employer read my emails? Who is watching? Can my employer see my WhatsApps? How private are my emails? Can I check what my employees are using their work
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Restrictive Covenants: What are the Rules – The Dos and Don’ts?
Restrictive covenants are one of the many ways that an employer can try to protect its business interests. A restrictive covenant is a clause in a contract of employment which
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Going Bra-less at work?
A recent comment on a forum sparked the debate as to whether it should be unlawful to not wear a bra at work and how far should employers go when
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How Can Work Support Me As A Parent
By Tiro Talent Services We all know that balancing being a parent and still managing a successful career can be a difficult job, but you shouldn’t be made to choose