Last reviewed 15 July 2026
Bullying and harassment get used interchangeably, but the law draws a hard line between them. Here's where that line sits, why bullying still matters even when it falls outside the Equality Act, and why it's so often where bigger disputes begin.
Last reviewed 15 July 2026
A witness statement can make or break a grievance or disciplinary case. This guide covers what to include, what to leave out, and why writing it down early, before anything becomes formal, matters more than most people realise.
Last reviewed 15 July 2026
If work is making you unwell, you are not just expected to cope. Here are both legal routes for pushing back, and what actually decides each one.
Last reviewed 15 July 2026
Menopause and perimenopause aren't a protected characteristic on their own, but the symptoms and how your employer responds to them are still very often covered by the law.
Last reviewed 14 July 2026
Being autistic, having ADHD, dyslexia, or dyspraxia doesn't come with a separate set of legal rights, but it usually brings you within existing protections that are broader than most people expect.
Last reviewed 14 July 2026
If someone close to you has died, work is probably the last thing on your mind. This sets out plainly what you're entitled to in time off, and what's down to your employer's own policy.
Last reviewed 14 July 2026
You're entitled to a written statement of your job's core terms from day one, whether or not you've ever seen one.
Last reviewed 14 July 2026
If your pay doesn't add up for the hours you're actually working, you're allowed to check, and there are two clear routes if it turns out you're right.
Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Adoption leave and pay largely mirror maternity leave, but the notice rules and starting point are different. This guide sets out what you're entitled to and when the clock starts.
Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Shared parental leave has real flexibility built in, but the eligibility rules and notice periods trip a lot of parents up. This guide breaks down how the sharing mechanic works.
Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Paternity leave and pay changed twice in quick succession, in 2024 and 2026, and it's easy to lose track of which rules apply to you. This guide sets out what changed.
Last reviewed 12 July 2026
Working out maternity leave and pay can feel like decoding a different language while you're already stretched thin. This guide sets out the entitlement rules in plain terms.
