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Hit by van in pedestrian zone

I was hit by a van in a car park that reversed without being able to see clearly and hit me in a pedestrian zone. I suffered from shock, bruising and injuries to my shoulder ligaments, knee, wrist and hand. I am taking heart medication so I am very limited as to what I can take for pain relief. Do I have grounds to make a claim?

Holding a disciplinary hearing as an employer

I have asked one of my employees to attend a disciplinary hearing. Should I be the one to lead the hearing as I am his employer?

Holding a joint disciplinary hearing for two employees

I am investigating two of my employees for thefts at the company. I have invited both of them to an informal hearing at the same time to discuss their versions of the events. Am I allowed to do this?

Holiday accrued during maternity leave

I have been on maternity leave and during this time I accrued 26 days of holiday. I am being told by my employer that I can only have 10 days and that the other 16 days will be paid back to me. I do not wish to be paid as I would rather have the time off as annual leave. Can you advise?

Holiday and sick pay for agency workers

I would like to know if agency workers have rights to holiday and sick pay. Is this the case?