Employment law in Peterborough

With the arrival of the railways Peterborough became a centre for brick manufacturing. After the Second World War, the city went through a major redesign and regeneration project. And today, the city has one of the fastest-growing business communities in the country, with enterprises focusing on the services and environmental industries.

Employment law issues in Peterborough are much the same as across the rest of the UK, and employment law solicitors will be able to help whatever the aspects of your case. One area that is often confusing is needing time off work to deal with a family emergency. You’ll often see this time off called compassionate leave. If you are an employee of a business in Peterborough employment law states that you are entitled to unpaid time off to deal with any dependant you may have. Under employment law a dependant can be:

• Your wife
• Your husband
• Your child
• Any other dependants that live with you as a family member

In Peterborough employment law also clearly states what is defined as ‘an emergency’ that would prompt you to take time off. Employment law defines an emergency as:

• When a dependant is having a baby
• If a dependant falls ill
• If a dependant has been injured
• If your care arrangement for children have been affected
• Emergencies at school
• An unexpected death

The most frequent way this is used is if you need to care for your child; employment law allows you to take reasonable time off.

All employers in Peterborough should issue their employees with a contract of employment. Yours should set out the circumstances in which time off is allowed. There is no limit to the number of times you can take this type of time off as long as each incident is legitimate.

Employers in Peterborough must comply with employment law as it relates to compassionate leave. If you feel your employer isn’t treating your fairly, or has perhaps dismissed you because of the time you took off, this could de discrimination. Contact an employment solicitor as soon as you can.

All employers in Peterborough should be aware of any employment laws that impacts on their business and apply this fairly to all members of staff. Whatever your case, if you think your employment rights have been compromised contact as solicitor for advice.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about workers’ rights, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist employment law solicitor in Peterborough free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local employment law solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.