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Employment law questions answered directly by workplace rights specialists and legal advisors. Get clarity on wages, contracts, pregnancy rights, holidays, and returning to work.

Contract Forces Unpaid Extra Hours: What Are My Rights?
Contract Forces Unpaid Extra Hours: What Are My Rights?
Your employer can require unpaid overtime in your contract, but UK law limits you to 48 hours per week unless you've opted out.
How Can I Get the Money I Have Earned?
How Can I Get the Money I Have Earned?
If your employer hasn't paid you what you're owed, try talking to them first, then consider taking your case to an Employment Tribunal if they deny it.
Is My Employer Obliged to Let Me Return to Work?
Is My Employer Obliged to Let Me Return to Work?
Your employer can require a health and safety assessment before you return, and doesn't have to create light duties if none exist in your role.
Pregnant: Should Allowances Be Made at Work?
Pregnant: Should Allowances Be Made at Work?
Pregnant employees have legal rights to workplace adjustments and protection, including risk assessments and alternative duties if needed.
Should My Employer Increase My Holiday Entitlement?
Should My Employer Increase My Holiday Entitlement?
Find out whether your employer is legally required to increase your holiday entitlement under UK working time regulations.
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