This area covers the rights people have while they are on statutory or contractual leave and what happens when that leave ends. It includes maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and other family leave, as well as annual leave and other statutory absences. A solicitor in this area helps clients understand eligibility, how leave affects pay and continuity of service, how to protect their job during absence, and what returning to work should look like. It also covers keeping in touch during leave and re‑engagement after the leave ends.
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The protection of ongoing rights, including pay, continuity of employment and the right to return to a job or a suitable equivalent, is central. A solicitor explains what constitutes a continuous break, how to trigger relevant entitlements, and the steps if an employer treats the absence unfairly or terminates employment while on leave. They advise on procedures to challenge detriment or dismissal and the timelines that govern these actions.
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