Medical confidentiality in the workplace is a sensitive issue. If you disclose health information to your manager or HR, you have a right to privacy. There are also many situations where you are not legally obligated to disclose sensitive personal about your health to your workplace. If you confidentiality is breached at work, it can […]
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The role of an employment tribunal is when you are unable to resolve a dispute with your employer. Here we discuss your entitlements if you win your claim and what happens should you lose. What is an Employment Tribunal? Employment tribunals hear cases where a dispute has arisen in the workplace between employee and employer […]
If your employer wants to make changes to your employment contract such as your pay, your hours, work location or holidays, it can be a worrying time. You may be wondering if your employer can change you contract without your consent. Employees have rights during contract negotiations, and our guide will help you understand them. […]
Maternity leave rights are protected under UK law to ensure that pregnant women are treated fairly in the workplace. The law protects pregnant women against unfair dismissal and treatment by employers. Our guide outlines your rights and entitlements during maternity leave, and upon your return to work. Maternity Leave & Pay Rights The law offers […]
Q.I work with children anything up to nine and half hours a day. I get given one half hour break unpaid whilst the children are sleeping. I know the children still need looking after. But if my employer does not pay me for my breaks, can they prevent me from leaving the premises on my […]
Zero hour contract holiday pay can be a complex subject. While it’s easy to determine how much to pay regular employees, it can be tricky to determine holiday pay for zero hour workers. The zero hours contract holiday pay entitlement can be an area of confusion. Workers are sometimes told they have no right to […]
Despite Brexit in 2021, being familiar with European Legislation on health and safety is still important within UK businesses. When the UK enacted the Brexit bill in early 2021, EU laws on health and safety were adopted as a legislative framework moving forward. Whilst UK laws may change in future, it will take some time. […]
Employment opportunities for disabled people have changed dramatically over the past few years. Many equality law changes have been brought in to help improve their rights at work. Employers have also started to become far more aware of the need to recruit the best possible candidates, regardless of any disabilities they may suffer from. It’s […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that every week in the UK around 20 people who are working die in a road traffic accident. The HSE also says that a further 250 people per week suffer driving-related injuries at work. For many years employers have not taken this issue seriously. Now, however, the HSE […]
If you use any kind of vibrating machinery at work, you should be aware of The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. The purpose of the regulations is to make sure workers dont suffer ill health from vibration. Much of the regulation covers workplace hand-arm vibration but effects of whole-body vibration are also covered. […]
