Being on sick leave can be a stressful situation to find yourself in, putting a financial strain on many people. People often wonder being off sick affects holiday entitlement. It’s an area that can cause confusion. If you are pondering if you’ll receive holiday pay while off sick then we’ll demystify this common concern. Whether […]
Employment Law
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Lunch breaks allow the opportunity to refuel ready for the next part of your shift. Your lunch break entitlement will usually be set out in your contract of employment. However, your contract can’t remove your right to breaks. There are also rules about how rest periods should be taken during your working day. If you […]
A new job is nerve wracking enough without the added pressure of worrying about how to pass a probation period. It can seem daunting to think of yourself on trial in a new environment. But as long as you perform to your potential, you have nothing to worry about. Remember that the probation period isn’t […]
Most people experience stress in day to day life. It might be work related or a response to personal problems. Sometimes strains on mental health can become so severe it affects your ability to perform day to day tasks. This can include your job, which may mean you need to be signed off work with […]
We often need to total up our working hours for a range of reasons such as to see what benefits we might be entitled to, working tax credits, or simply to allow us to budget accordingly. You may also be a little concerned that you are averaging more than 48 hours a week which is […]
Apprenticeships open up a new world of experiences and opportunities for young workers. But there can be confusion around the legal working hours for this type of employee. Different factors affect how many hours an apprentice can work such as age, college hours, and the apprenticeship they’re doing. However, apprentices have the same rights as […]
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 matter. If an employee walks out […]
When you are off sick you have to deal with a lot of worries about what can happen. There can be financial worries, and you might be concerned about the impact on your career. A common concern is being worried work can sack you for being off sick. We’ll look at what’s involved with sick […]
When you’re off sick you don’t always need to provide proof of illness. This is called self certification. You can self certify your absence if you’re going to be off for 7 days or less. This means employers cannot insist on a sick note if a worker is only off for a few days. It’s […]
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 […]
