Your workplace deals with a lot of sensitive information about you. Our guide looks at GDPR in the workplace. It’s important to understand what your rights to data protection are in the workplace. From HR records to private conversations about medical information, all are covered by the legislation. What is GDPR? The General Data Protection […]
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In today’s business world the search for profit often leads to companies divesting themselves of service teams and hiring the work out. But what are your rights if your job is outsourced? Our guide looks at why jobs can be outsourced, and employee rights during the process. Jobs are outsourced to other companies so […]
If you are in an employment dispute you may be looking for legal advice. There are a number of organisations that you can go to in order to get this advice. Our guide looks at employment solicitors and legal aid, and free resources to get legal help. Finding a Solicitor A solicitor may not be […]
If you’re facing a workplace relocation, you might wonder if your company can move without offering redunancy. Our guide will help you unpick the process, and your employee relocation rights. Workers are expected to be more mobile these days and in today’s business world, takeovers and mergers are common. Companies can relocate for many reasons. […]
If you’ve recently suffered a bereavement, you might be wondering how to approach taking time off for a funeral. It can be an upsetting time, and it’s important to know your rights to time off work so you can pay your respects. Your rights to time off work depend on your relationship to the person […]
Grievance & disciplinary procedures are processes that followed when a business investigates a problem with an employee. A grievance may be investigated if an employee has a problem with their employer or a colleague. In both cases, there are statutory guidelines laid down by the UK government about workers rights during the process. But a […]
Everyone has heard swearing at work, and other offensive language. Some have used it and a few people employ it regularly, seemingly without a second thought. Whilst some people don’t have an issue with hearing vulgar language in the workplace, other employees may be offended or intimidated. We must also consider where the bar for […]
Employment legislation applies mainly to employees. The law protects the rights of these workers and prevents employers taking advantage of them. The self employed do not have the same protections because they are their own employee. However, there are some self employed rights and responsibilities to be aware of. Self employed people work for themselves. […]
A single mother, and any single parent has the full protection of UK employment legislation. In this respect, there is no distinction between a single parent who works and any other employee. A single parent, however, may have concerns about work. These worries may relate to time off, flexible working and in-work benefits. But in […]
Q. My daughter works full-time and has to take a day off work for a hospital appointment. Her employer says it must be taken as a holiday. Is this correct? (Ms Annabel MacDonald, 16 September 2021) A. The short answer to this question is, unfortunately, yes. Employers are not required by law to allow workers […]
