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 […]
Employment Law
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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 […]
We all look forward to those well earned holidays. So what happens when you discover your employer is cancelling a holiday at short notice? Can your employer really cancel your holiday even if they have already been approved? It certainly seems unfair if you have followed all the right procedures for booking them in the […]
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 […]
National Minimum wage rates are there to ensure everyone is treated consistently. Rules are different depending on the worker’s age and if they pay National Insurance or not. Our guide gives an easy to understand overview of rules on minimum wage under the age of 18. Children as young as 13 years old are of […]
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 […]
You’ve just been given the news at your review that the probationary period is set to be extended. It’s normal to be left questioning the rules on extending your probation. You may well be feeling deflated and wondering what you have done wrong. However, an extended probation period at work is not a disaster. The […]
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 […]
A term that is often used in relation to DBS checks for the childminding and childcare sectors is “disqualification by association”. The procedures and law around these checks can be confusing. This is partly down to changes to the rules around this in the last few years. Our guide on disqualification by association, and how […]
Working in childcare requires a thorough screening process which includes having a DBS check. If you have committed an offence in the past, you might be concerned about being able to work in childcare with a criminal record. When it comes to the ability to work in childcare with a criminal record, the answers aren’t […]
