A zero-hour contract is an employment agreement between an employer and an employee. The term ‘zero-hour contract’ is a non-legal term but generally refers to an arrangement whereby the employer does not guarantee the employee any hours of work. The hours are offered...
Employment Law
How Do I Prove Maternity Discrimination?
Recent research shows that one in five expectant mothers in the UK has experienced discrimination at work. Discrimination on the basis of maternity is illegal under the Equality Act 2010. Knowing your rights and how to build a case is essential if you face maternity...
Can I Get Sacked During Maternity Leave?
Taking maternity leave can be an exciting time when you are preparing for and getting used to your new life. However, worries about your employment status can cause significant stress. Can you be dismissed from your job during maternity leave? We look more closely at...
My Unvaccinated Colleague Is Back In The Office, And I Don’t Feel Comfortable- What Are My Rights?
Since the rise and fall of the pandemic, it is easy to still feel uncomfortable when returning back to places of work where you are surrounded by people. Although it is everyone’s own decision whether they get the Covid19 vaccine, sometimes people in your workplace...
How To Report Workplace Harassment
There are many layers to workplace harassment, and it is vital to be able to spot this so that you can seek the right help. Here, we take a closer look at workplace harassment. What Is Workplace Harassment? Workplace harassment can cover a variety of different...
Protected Characteristics In The Workplace
Discrimination can become present in the workplace. However, those subject to discrimination should gain confidence in the fact that there is legislation designed to protect them from specifically targeted discrimination - these are known as “protected...
Workplace Harassment
Harassment can be one of the most upsetting and challenging experiences someone can go through - and yet it is still common in many workplaces. Bowsers Solicitors may have the ability to help you in a claim of workplace harassment, but it is first important to...
Everything You Need to Know About Settlement Agreements
Regrettably, not every relationship between an employer and an employee lasts. Thus, it is not uncommon for potential claims to materialise after an employee is told that their contract is due to cease, especially if they feel there is no just cause for the decision...
Can You Legally Demand Your Employees To Get The COVID Vaccine?
Can you legally demand your employees to get the COVID vaccine? The last several months have been very stressful for everyone, including employees and employers. Now, with the drive to get everyone in the country vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be wondering how...
How To Successfully Reintegrate Employees Returning From Furlough
The furlough scheme has sought to keep millions in employment by offering government subsidised wages, meaning many have continued getting paid even though Covid fallout has disrupted their everyday working lives. The furlough program has helped protect jobs, but how...