WO toolkit 2012 complete.pdf - GMB
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SECTION 5<br />
MOST ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
GROUP ONE: HEALTH AND SAFETY<br />
5.1 What are the weight lifting limits for males and females?<br />
5.2 What are the maximum and minimum temperatures for working?<br />
5.3 What rest breaks am I entitled to?<br />
5.4 What facilities and time off is a safety representative entitled to?<br />
5.5 Am I entitled to have an eye test for VDU work?<br />
5.6 What is the law on toilets and washing facilities?<br />
5.7 Can my employer charge me for personal protective equipment such as safety shoes?<br />
5.8 I think that there is asbestos in my workplace.What should I do?<br />
5.9 What is a risk assessment and who should carry it out?<br />
GROUP T<strong>WO</strong>: CONTRACTS AND PAY<br />
5.10 Am I entitled to a written contract of employment?<br />
5.11 Can my employer change my contract?<br />
5.12 How long can an employer keep me on a temporary contract?<br />
5.13 Am I entitled to a pay slip?<br />
5.14 Is my employer allowed to make deductions from my pay?<br />
5.15 Is everyone entitled to paid holidays?<br />
5.16 Am I entitled to Bank Holidays?<br />
5.17 What are my rights as a part-time employee?<br />
GROUP THREE: MATERNITY&PARENTAL RIGHTS(PATERNITY&ADOPTION RIGHTS)<br />
5.18 Can I take maternity leave?<br />
5.19 Can I get maternity pay?<br />
5.20 Am I protected from dismissal or detriment during maternity?<br />
5.21 Can I return to my job after maternity leave with all my service rights?<br />
5.22 Am I entitled to antenatal care and/or health and safety protection?<br />
5.23 Can I take time off to look after a dependant?<br />
5.24 What rights do I have to parental leave?<br />
5.25 Can I take paid adoption leave?<br />
5.26 Can I take paid paternity leave?<br />
5.27 Can I take paid paternity leave if I adopt a child?<br />
5.28 Can I request flexible working?<br />
GROUP FOUR: SICK PAY<br />
5.29 Am I entitled to be paid while off sick from work?<br />
5.30 How much sick pay am I entitled to?
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