Welcome to our Employment section
Is your boss picking on you at work or are you an employer who wants to discipline an employee? Whatever your interest in employment rights, we have the information you need.
How much time off can I get when I have a baby?
Are you expecting a baby, but don't know how much time you can have off and how much financial help you'll receive?
Lawpack gives you the lowdown on everything you need to know about maternity leave, Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, and returning to work.
Can my employer change the terms of my contract?
Generally, your employer may not change the terms of your contract without first obtaining your agreement.
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Discrimination at work: what can I do to stop it?
If you believe that you are being discriminated against, the first step you need to take is to check whether your employer has any internal procedures you can use to raise a complaint of discrimination.
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Further information
- Employment Law Made Easy book
- £11.99
- A simply written guide to protecting your rights as an employee or employer, covering every section of employment law from hiring to firing.
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- Employment Contracts Kit
- £14.99
- Contains all that an employer needs to prepare contracts for staff, including full-time/part-time/temporary/domestic contracts and a staff handbook.
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- Self-Employment Kit
- £14.99
- This Kit contains advice, information and accounting documents to help you set yourself up in self-employment and develop your own accounting systems.
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