Dealing with anxieties around a new job is hard enough without dwelling on the prospect of failing the probation period. In most cases, you will have seen some signs you won’t pass probation. This might be through performance reviews you had with your manager or just on gut feelings. Failing probation is never a nice […]
Employment Law
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Work and money go hand in hand. The fundamental nature of an employment contract is that your workplace gives you money in exchange for your labour. But can an employer withhold pay and stay on the right side of the law? Regardless of what your contract of employment says about deductions, there are statutory rights […]
Working parents face a constant juggling act between home and family. If you have a sick child, or your child care provider is unavailable it leaves you unable to meet your obligations to your employer. If you can’t work due to no childcare, you might fear the consequences. There are several legal protections extended to […]
When leaving a job, it’s not uncommon for employees to experience payroll errors. Final pay miscalculation can cause a headache, particularly if you are overpaid by your employer after leaving. In more rare situations, workers can find the company failed to take them off the payroll, meaning their salary continued to be paid. If this […]
When payroll errors are made they can go unnoticed, sometimes for extended periods. If you’ve discovered your employer has overpaid you, and intends to recoup the overpayment via wage deductions, you’ll be understandably anxious. Even if it’s not your fault your employer overpaid your wages, they have the right to be repaid. However, companies must […]
Work has been ticking along just so, your salary is good and the bills are covered with enough left for some spending money. But if you’ve just discovered your employer has plans to reduce your salary, you’ll be understandably concerned. There are times when it can be legal for an employer to reduce pay, but […]
In many work environments, employees find themselves being expected to work beyond their contracted hours. Whilst some are paid extra for this, others are working unpaid overtime. If you’re being asked to work extra hours without compensation, it’s important to understand your rights and the legal protections available to you. If you are feeling unhappy […]
When you sign a contract of employment, it will contain information on your contracted hours. But what does the information in your contract mean & what rights do you have? For example, if there’s a difference between your contracted hours vs your actual hours. We look at the law on contracted hours, give insight into […]
In the UK, employers are obliged by law to ensure their workers have adequate daily rest periods between shifts. The Working Time Directive (regulation 10) says employees must have a minimum period of 11 hours between shifts. However, there are exceptions to the regulations, for example during shift pattern changeovers. The right to daily rest […]
Wondering how many breaks you are entitled to during a 12 hour shift? Our guide looks at your rights to breaks during long shifts at work, and how long you can expect them to be. When working longer shifts, you also need to be aware of minimum rest periods between shifts, and your right to […]
