It’s absolutely essential that you have a well thought out and legally compliant maternity policy in place. It’s an area of employment law which catches
The law allows eligible employees to request time off work for study or training purposes. Do you know what the law says? Read our Q&A.
It is often difficult for employers to speak to an employee about loss or bereavement. Work is usually the last thing on the employee’s mind
Gone are the days when mothers were the ones left holding the baby. Employees may be eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL), which gives new
Employers may believe that new fathers only have the right to paternity leave, but in fact they may be entitled to a number of other
If an employee wants to go to the dentist, doctor or optician in work time, are you obliged to give them the time off? And
Unlike many other countries around the world, there are no specific statutory rights for workers to take leave for compassionate or bereavement reasons in the
As 2016 draws to a close, we reflect on some prominent tribunals and cases brought before courts, the new laws introduced and companies put under
Over the festive period, some businesses will be experiencing a peak in demand which means they will need as many staff in as possible. Conversely,
Do you know what the law says about time off to attend antenatal appointments? Are you aware of how much you need to pay expectant
