by | Dec 2, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden
You are legally entitled to take a reasonable amount of time off to deal with certain emergencies involving certain dependants. This leave is called Time Off For Dependants. Time Off For Dependants can be taken, for example, if a dependant falls ill or is...
by | Nov 29, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden
It is a common misconception that a “common law marriage” is recognised in UK law; it is not. Regrettably, irrespective of the length of your relationship or the time you have been living together or whether you have children, there is still no legal...
by | Nov 27, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden, Working Mum's Zone
Do you know your maternity rights or rights on returning to work? At A City Law Firm Limited, we have a team of lawyers offering specialist advice on all aspects of employment law. We appreciate the stress (and joy) of becoming a mum and are here to support you with...
by | Oct 26, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden
Statutory Paternity Leave is a maximum of two weeks’ leave, following the birth of a child, taken in order to support the mother or care for the new child. It can be taken as a single week or two consecutive weeks. It cannot be taken as odd days or as two...
by | Oct 26, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden
Pregnant employees are entitled to take 26 weeks’ Ordinary Maternity Leave and 26 weeks Additional Maternity Leave, irrespective of their length of service or the number of hours worked each week. You may not return to work during the two weeks...
by | Sep 4, 2012 | All Articles, Karen Holden
Relying on social media in recruitment could expose you to a discrimination claim. Employers should aware of the risk of researching candidates on social media resources exposing them to potential discrimination claims. Referring to information in the public domain,...
