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 …
WORKING RIGHTS
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 …
Made Redundant after asking for Flexible Working?
Dismissed because of being part time or asking for flexible work? Did you know that after an employee has been employed for more than two years, they are entitled to …
The Balancing Act of Work and School
As a working parent it can often feel like you overcome one obstacle only to be met with another. The start of the new school year brings with it the …
Your Rights to Flexible Working and What to do if your Request is Refused.
Preparing to return from maternity leave can be a daunting time, particularly if you want to change your working pattern so that it offers you a better work life balance. …
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 …