Expert Advice to Stay Safe at Work...
Workplace safety affects us all. It doesn't matter whether you're an employer or an employee, a self-employed trader or a director of a large company. You might even be a customer who uses a shop, or a client who visits business premises. Despite this, many people don't know their safety rights and responsibilities.We provide everything you need to address your interests and concerns.
August's Most Popular Articles...
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When Your Employer Changes Your Working Hours: For many people working 9 to 5 is just not a reality. Clearly, businesses need to have staff working at relevant times to meet the… [3424 views in Aug]
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Employment Probation Periods: What You Need to Know: A probation period is a trial period of employment. The employee is employed subject to satisfactory completion of this… [2440 views in Aug]
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Sickness: Your Rights: Whether you love your job or you loathe it, there is every chance that there will come a point when you are not well enough to do it. At the start of any new job,… [1222 views in Aug]
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Understanding Your Employment Contract: Once the excitement of landing your job wears off, you now have to think clearly about the contract of employment you'll be offered. Once… [1162 views in Aug]
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Guide to Your Rights When Working Alone: We're often asked the general question: Is it legal to work alone? It is not against the law to work alone, and in many cases it is perfectly… [1152 views in Aug]
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Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?: The Issues The suggestion that an employer may force someone to work nights is certainly worrying. Employers who take this… [1100 views in Aug]
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Becca
Re: Understanding Your Employment Contract
I'm on a 6 hour contract, and have no specific days, although I've opted to work my 6 hours on a Sunday, anything…
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Re: Understanding Your Employment Contract
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Re: Can my Employer Fire Me?
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Re: Employment Probation Periods: What You Need to Know
My daughter was offered a job which she started on Monday this week and during a torrid 4 days where…
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Re: When Your Employer Changes Your Working Hours
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