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Can you be sacked for working a second job whilst off sick?

Can I be sacked for working a second job whilst I’m off sick?

It’s not uncommon for people to have more than one job. But if you’re off sick from one of them and still working the other, can your employer fire you?

Rachel Mills, Managing Associate in Employment Law

Our new Managing Associate in Employment Law

We’re excited to welcome Rachel Mills to our Derby office as a Managing Associate in Employment Law.

The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act will grant bereaved fathers and partners expanded rights to paternity leave

New legislation will support bereaved working fathers

The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act (the “PLB Act”) is expected to come into effect soon. It will grant bereaved fathers and partners expanded rights to paternity leave.

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act comes into effect on April 6

New law on neonatal care and pay takes effect April 6th

Working families with babies in neonatal care will have the right to additional time off from day one. This is because of the latest changes to the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act.

Statutory pay increases are set to come into effect for employees on April 6th

Statutory pay increases: what to expect from April 6

The government has announced several new statutory rates that will come into effect for employees in April 2025.

If you're a premises licence holder, it's important to understand how insolvency can affect your licence

What happens to your licence when you or your business becomes insolvent?

If you’re a premises licence holder facing insolvency or bankruptcy, your licence may lapse. It’s important to understand how insolvency can affect your licence, and how you can preserve it. 

Study for your BIIAB licence in this course from Rothera Bray's licensing team

Understanding the New Tipping Legislation in Employment Law: Is Your Business Compliant?

A new law has been enacted that introduces significant changes to tipping practices across various sectors in the UK.

Bar worker

What employers need to know about the new sexual harassment legislation 

Employers in the hospitality industries face tough new legislation. They will need to be more active in protecting their workers against sexual harassment. Read on for more information. 

On search employment

“On-search” employment: providing employees paid job-hunting leave

Following headlines earlier this year that some employers were offering their management staff paid time off work to look for new jobs, we look into the legal implications which employers providing this “on search” employment may face.

Desk with paper and calculator

Do you have to work through your notice period?

Leaving your job can be a daunting experience. When you hand in your resignation letter, you’ll be expected to fulfil a notice period. There is often uncertainty around notice periods, including whether you must work during them.

Work desk showing time on PC

The new right to request a predictable work pattern

An estimated 3.6% of workers in the UK are on zero-hours contracts. These can offer flexibility around employees’ lives but not much predictability when it comes to the times or hours they work. As a result, the government is introducing a new law to give millions of workers more say on their working patterns.

Carers Leave

New regulations give employees the right to take time off work for Carer’s Leave

In recent years, the importance of supporting caregivers in the workforce has become increasingly evident. Recognising this, the government has implemented new regulations with the aim of providing more support for staff who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities.