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Flexible working and the right to request

‘Flexible working’ means making a change to the hours your work, the times you work or your place of work. It is altering the way you … See more

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Workplace stress

WEBThe Health and Safety Executive (Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety) gives a broad definition of stress as the “the adverse reaction people have to …

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Benefits you can claim if you are made redundant

WEBWe cannot provide advice on employment rights in Northern Ireland as the law is different. You can visit the Labour Relations Agency or call their helpline Workplace Information …

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NELFT (North East London NHS Foundation Trust)

WEBWe are the provider of all age eating disorder services and child and adolescent mental health services across Kent & Medway. With an annual budget of £490 million, we …

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Health and safety rights for pregnant women

WEBEmployers who have women of childbearing age in the workplace where the work is of a kind that could involve risk to the health and safety of a new or expectant mother or her …

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A Guide to Benefits if you Care for a Disabled Child

WEBPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra costs of disability for people aged 16 to pension age. In Scotland PIP is being replaced with Adult …

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Healthy Start Scheme

WEBIf you have a query about your Healthy Start card you can telephone the Healthy Start helpline: 0300 330 2090. If you need help with your Healthy Start vouchers claim, please …

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The Working Families Benchmark

WEBThe benchmark evaluates all aspects of flexible and family-friendly working: Support for parents and carers. Wellbeing and the work life balance of all employees. Culture and …

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Discrimination, harassment and victimisation: Overview

WEBThe Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of certain characteristics known as ‘protected characteristics’. These are: age. disability. gender …

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Crown Prosecution Service

WEBPublished: 21 May 2020 Crown Prosecution Service – Winner 2020, Best for Mental Health and Wellbeing. Faced with significant funding cuts, increasingly complex and distressing …

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Time off work for medical or other appointments

WEBSimilarly, there is no legal right to take time off to accompany your child or family member to a medical appointment that is known about in advance. In some circumstances, you may …

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Your rights at work if you are ill during pregnancy

WEBSick leave during pregnancy. If you are too ill to work you may need to take sick leave. You should follow your employer’s sick leave procedures. Most employers will allow you to …

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What can I claim if I am too sick to work

WEBThis article provides advice on benefits you can claim if you are too sick to work. If you are unemployed and need further advice on claiming benefits because you are unable to …

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Time off for Dependants

WEBThis is called ‘Time off for Dependants’ or ‘Emergency Family Leave’ and is aimed at dealing with emergencies. This article covers the details of the statutory right to take …

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Schedule of loss and remedy

WEBPast loss of earnings: calculated from 6th April 2023 at £382 net per week (apart from the period when she would have been absent on maternity leave), making a …

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Maternity and pregnancy discrimination: a guide to your rights

WEBIt is unlawful for your employer to treat you unfavourably because of pregnancy or maternity. Pregnancy and maternity discrimination occur if you are treated unfavourably …

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My employer wants to change my hours, location or other terms …

WEBOur telephone helpline is open weekdays 11am-2pm. Call 0300 012 0312.

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Best Practice Awards

WEBFull case studies of all our previous winners, commended organisations and finalists can be found in the case study library. The Working Families Best Practice Awards celebrate …

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Calculating Damages/Compensation in the Employment Tribunal

WEBWe cannot provide advice on employment rights in Northern Ireland as the law is different. You can visit the Labour Relations Agency or call their helpline Workplace Information …

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