Flexible working is a way of working that suits an employee’s needs, eg having flexible start and finish times, or working from home.
All employees have the legal right to request flexible working – not just parents and carers.
This Continue reading
The Parental Leave Directive (2010/18/EU) (PDF format, 743K) (on the Europa website) repeals and replaces the Parental Leave Directive (96/34/EC). The permitted period of parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child Continue reading
From 1st April 2019 the main rate of the national minimum wage rises to £8.21 per hour for 25 year olds and over. The rate for workers aged 21 – 24 is £7.70 per hour. The rate for workers aged Continue reading
From 1st April 2014, anyone thinking about making an employment tribunal claim has been required to contact Acas first. Acas has then offered Early Conciliation to try and resolve the dispute quickly and cost effectively.
The employee claimant (or employer Continue reading