If you need to do a background check for a job application, you might be concerned about which driving offences show on DBS checks. If you’ve had any sort of conviction, it’s understandable to be worried about what will show up during pre employment checks. Our guide looks at what will show up during criminal […]
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It can be a difficult to understand your workplace rights around taking time off for mental health. Your mental health is no different to any other type of illness, and it should be treated as such by your employer. Our guide will look at how to take time off for to support your mental health […]
If you need a criminal record check for a job, you might be wondering if cautions show on a DBS check. Some cautions will show up on DBS checks. However, under a recent ruling, some of these are now subject to filtering. The Disclosure and Barring Service is there to support and assist in safe […]
What does a DBS Check show up before you start a new job? There are 4 levels of DBS checks: Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced With Barred List(s). If you’re concerned about a criminal record check, our guide will look at the different checks and detail what shows up on them. The Basic will not […]
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 […]
Employees seeking fertility treatment face an often stressful and exhausting medical process. The ability to take fertility leave in order to have time off for IVF can help if it is available. But what rights do staff have during fertility treatment, and how should the medical appointments be treated? Understandably, many staff will be wary […]
Thinking about what are you allowed to do when off sick can weigh heavily on your mind. Workers can be concerned about what types of activity are acceptable you’re signed off. Nobody wants to be accused of dishonesty. Some people even worry about whether is OK to be seen out of the house. But if […]
It might seem like a red flag if an employee is on sick leave and decides to take a break. But can you go on holiday when off sick? In fact, there are many scenarios where taking a break when off sick is perfectly acceptable. If you’re off sick and are wondering if it’s OK […]
It’s happened to all of us. A long awaited holiday ends up ruined because of illness. You’re left feeling there’s been no benefit from your break. But what happens if you are sick on annual leave? Can you claim the holiday period as sick leave so you can still take a well deserved break later? […]
