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Q: I work 2.5 days per week for a partnership. I would like to know if, during my maternity leave period, I am permitted to work self-employed elsewhere for the other 2.5 days per week. Am I allowed to do this or will I lose the right of pay under the partnership agreement?
A: There is a restriction on receiving maternity allowance whilst working elsewhere. However there is nothing we can find to restrict you in terms of the maternity pay under the partnership agreement - unless the agreement itself expressly prohibits this.
I was attacked whilst working during my duties as a milkman. Since then I have had time off work. The police seem to believe the attack was due to money that I had in the van. I have spoken to my employer about damages for the accident and they have said they are not decided yet. What should I do?
read moreMy ex-employer is suing me after I have broken a restrictive covenant that I originally had with him when I was still in his employment. Am I still liable to him and the company even though I no longer work there?
read moreI received a letter confirming my dismissal on the basis of breach of implied terms of fidelity and good faith in relation to making a secret profit by setting up a business in competition. I believe that my employers were aware that I was carrying out work outside of my company for 9 years and never mentioned anything or dealt with this issue previously. I would like to dispute this decision on appeal. What should I do?
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