Tempers can run high in the workplace in times of stress. Things can be said and done in the heat of the moment. But does walking out of work mean you’ll be sacked? The answer will vary depending on how the situation has played out. Words and actions matter. If an employee walks out and […]

The number of workers needing sick leave to deal with mental health issues has been on the rise for many years. But what happens if you are off sick with depression or stress? Can you be sacked on grounds of poor mental health? In many cases, people suffering with depression or stress have protections at […]

So you’ve landed a new job and there’s going to be a trial period? These are commonly used to make sure you’re a good fit for the role. It’s common to feel uncertain when starting a new job, and wonder how long a probation period is going to be. We’ll look at what you can […]

Holidays and sickness are two words that are the bane of a manager’s life. It can be a logistical nightmare ensuring everyone gets their holiday entitlement. If you’re thinking of calling in sick on a declined holiday be aware your manger won’t be convinced. Or, if you’re a manager and feeling suspicious, then your instincts […]

An 8 hour workday is the most common shift length for those working a 40 hour week. Our guide looks at what the break entitlement for 8 hour shifts is, as well as how long you should expect your breaks to be. The legal framework which governs the breaks and rest periods within the UK […]

Starting a new job and worrying about passing probation is stressful enough. But what happens if you find out you’re pregnant during probation? First of all, don’t worry. Pregnancy is a protected characteristic under UK employment law, giving expectant mothers protection from from day one of employment. You can’t be dismissed or disadvantaged because you’re […]

A new job often has a probation period. As a new employee, you have fewer employment rights than workers who have been with a business for more than two years. Our guide looks at unfair dismissal during probation. Whilst rights to claim for a wrongful dismissal are very much eroded during a probation period, there […]

If you are suffering from the misery of toothache, or need a dental procedure such as a filling done, you might be struggling to get an out of work hours appointment.  Unfortunately, there’s no statutory right to time off work for the dentist. This might be surprising considering how debilitating dental pain can be, but […]

If you’ve suffered a pregnancy loss, it is an incredibly distressing time and you will need time to recover. Our guide looks at your rights to time off work for a miscarriage and sick pay entitlements. We’ll also outline the protections given by employment law relating to pregnancy. Telling Your Employer Many women will be […]