You can turn down a job share request if you can show that you’ve balanced the discriminatory effect of your refusal against its justification. But in light of new case law, what evidence of this
balancing process must you produce?
Published 02.11.2006
An employee is insisting that she has the automatic right to return to part-time hours following her maternity leave which ends in a few weeks’ time. Is this true or can you dig your heels in and
refuse?
Published 07.02.2013
An increasing number of women who have babies are requesting a return to flexible working. It seems that many employers aren’t properly considering such requests. Is it safe to adopt this approach?
Published 24.04.2006
One of your key employees has told you that her high travelling costs are making it difficult to make ends meet. You can’t justify a pay rise, but you don’t want her to quit. Is there an easy
solution that won’t cost you a penny?
Published 01.12.2009
An employee will shortly be returning to work after a several months’ maternity leave. What steps can you take before she arrives to ensure that her return to the workplace goes as smoothly as
possible for all concerned?
Published 29.08.2019
As you’re aware, the right to request flexible working has existed since 2002. However, businesses are still coming badly unstuck in how they handle requests. So what are some of the main pitfalls to
avoid?
Published 15.12.2005
To provide cover for an employee on maternity leave you hired a temporary replacement on a fixed-term contract. But she’s just announced that she’s also pregnant! As she knew this on accepting the
job, surely you can dismiss her?
Published 30.08.2011
A female employee is coming up to her maternity leave but she also has another job. So what happens about her Statutory Maternity Pay? Does she get two lots, and if she goes back to work for the
other employer, does your liability cease?
Published 27.01.2010
McDonalds is introducing a scheme that allows family members to job-share. Is this something that you should consider too?
Published 06.04.2006