Community has the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Employment Rights
Parental Rights
What are my rights at work while pregnant?
Can I take Maternity leave?
Can I take Paternity leave?
Can I take Parental leave?
Can I request flexible hours?
How do I request flexible hours?
Holiday Rights
What are my rights on a public holiday/ bank holiday?
Can my employer stop me taking my holidays?
Can my employer force me to take my holidays?
Pay and working condition Rights
Can my employer make deductions to my pay?
What rest breaks am I entitled to?
How do I calculate my average hours?
What are my rights working nightshift?
Can my employer make deductions to my pay?
What rest breaks am I entitled to?
How do I calculate my average hours?
What are my rights working nightshift?
Union Rights
Can my employer stop me joining a union?
Leaving my Job
Can I take my Community membership with me if I leave my job?
Can Community still help me if I move to an ununionised workplace?
If I wish to retain my membership but am unemployed or retired do I have to pay the same rate?
What are the benefits for non-working members?
If I’m made redundant how can the union help?