Articles by Kelly Thomas:

Working While on Maternity Leave – Can You Work Another Job?

Maternity leave can be a wonderful time for new parents. It can also be financially straining for some families. This guide explores the legalities of working another job while on maternity leave and how it will affect your maternity pay. Sometimes maternity leave can be financially stressful and many women are tempted to pick up […]

How to Start a Dog Walking Business – Getting Set Up

Dog walking has become a popular sideline or even a main hustle for many people in recent years. It makes perfect sense, after all, dogs always need a walk. Starting a dog walking business can be both straightforward and inexpensive which is a huge advantage. It is one of those jobs where you have the […]

Chip Pan Fire Extinguishers – Safely Tackling Cooking Oil Fires

With the potential to spread at a dangerous pace, cooking oil fires need the correct equipment to extinguish them. This means using specialised chip pan fire extinguishers.  Using the wrong type of extinguisher in a deep fat fryer fire can have disastrous consequences, particularly in commercial kitchens. With risk of injury from oil fires being […]

Resigning While on Maternity Leave – How to Do It & Your Rights

Becoming a parent often brings with it a new perspective on life. This is why it’s fairly common for mothers to resign while on maternity leave. Priorities change and with that comes the realisation that the current job is not going to work out. Becoming a parent changes the dimension of a family and can […]

Harassment While on Sick Leave – What’s Reasonable When Contacting Employees?

It’s a hard balance for employers to strike when communicating with staff who are off sick. Too little contact and the employee may be left feeling isolated and detached from the team. Excessive contact can quickly feel like harassment to an employee on sick leave. At times, the feeling that the boss is overstepping a […]

How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Employer When Resigning?

Following proper procedures with notice periods can feel a little confusing at the outset. This guide takes a look at how much notice you need to give your employer if you plan on resigning. We’ll also give some handy tips on how to navigate the processes during notice. We also explore some of the different […]

Bullying During Notice Period – Employee Rights & How to Deal With It

Notice periods can be a stressful time for employees whether they’ve found a new job or are being sacked. Both situations have the potential to create an awkward work environment, particularly if there is bullying during the notice period. Finding yourself in this position can be mentally draining and can even lead to poor mental […]

Time Off Work for Interviews – Do Employers Have to Let You Go To Them?

Brilliant news just in – you’ve bagged yourself an interview for the job you recently applied for. A slight dilemma is imminent though – just how do you get the time off work to attend the interview? If you’ve never navigated this situation before, you might wonder if employers have to let you go to […]

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