Parental and Family Leave
Maternity leave When a female employee has a baby, she is entitled to maternity leave. This is provided that she is an employee and not a worker. Maternity leave lasts...
Annual Leave
Annual leave entitlement for employees Most workers who work for five days a week will be entitled to 28 days of leave a year. If a worker works for fewer...
Maternity Leave and Pay
There are specific employment rights which apply to women during pregnancy and childbirth, to ensure that they are not treated unfairly. These include the right not to face dismissal because...
Taking Sick Leave
Your employer should have a policy which explains what to do if you are unable to come to work due to illness. It should include a reporting procedure for letting...