Posted on June 20, 2019 by
AdminPride celebrations are taking place across the UK during June and July, marking 50 years since the Stonewall Riots took place in New York on 28 June 1969. These riots served as a momentous catalyst for the gay rights movement globally. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) community joined forces with those supportive of the movement in the cisgender community to combat unfair and discriminatory laws, which prevented the queer community from socialising and expressing themselves without worry or fear of reprimand.
Amongst the areas of change stemming from years of activism in this area are the maternity and paternity rights of same-sex couples. Choosing to start your own family should be a time of excitement as you embark on this new chapter together. To help make this time of your life as smooth as it can be (we can’t promise we’ll help with the night-time feeds or nappy changes!), we outline what your rights are.
Read more...According to recent Office of National Statistics some 2.8% of all the people in employment in the UK are engaged on a zero hours contract.
Read more...If your company has a ‘zero-hours’ contract policy, yet you are working regular hours, you may find that your rights are being infringed upon.
Read more...When it comes to business, your employees are your best asset. Selecting the right people and taking care of them in terms of salary, working conditions and benefits is of the utmost importance to the success of your business.
Read more...If you’re reading this from the comfort of your air conditioned office, then you’re lucky. But spare a thought for the people who are working in the confines of an office without cooling or who are working outside.
Read more...The government’s bill to legalise gay marriage in the UK received royal approval last Wednesday. The Queen’s Assent was the last step needed to ensure the bill becomes law and was a momentous moment in the country’s history. This is a huge step towards the equality that campaigners have long been championing. With this legal right now passed by the government and head of state, it’s expected that same-sex marriages will begin to take place by next summer.
Read more...This summer has brought an air of optimism to the country, mostly fuelled by the heat wave, Andy Murray winning Wimbledon, the on-going demolition of the Aussies in the ashes and some economic news that seems to indicate things are getting better. Oh, and a baby named George.
Read more...The new heir to the throne is finally here! And it’s a BOY! The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to what Time magazine has called one of ‘the most anticipated babies of all time’. Both Prince William and his wife are now on paternity and maternity leave respectively so that they can enjoy their new baby.
Read more...In the current economy, job roles are frequently being dissolved as companies take drastic measures to cut costs. While the UK has narrowly avoided a triple-dip recession, redundancy is still on the up.
Read more...Childbirth is far from a novel concept, but many people are confused about what legal rights new and expectant mothers have.
Read more...Adopting a child can bring much happiness into your life. But is this always how the child sees it? No matter how welcoming you and your family are, sometimes adoption can be a traumatic experience for a child.
Read more...In just a few days, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, will give birth to the royal couple’s first child. And, after the birth, Prince William will be taking a couple of weeks of paternity leave. Yes, even royalty is entitled to paternity leave in the UK.
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