We work for approximately half of our life, so what we do needs to be enjoyable and stress-free to make it bearable.

Unfortunately, some jobs don't go as we would like them to - things go wrong, and sometimes they are such serious things that we need professional assistance. Here are 5 situations that call for the services of an employment lawyer.

1. Negotiate On Your Behalf

When you are offered a job with a company, you will receive a contract detailing, among other things, the duties and nature of the position, holiday entitlement, sick, and absence pay, working hours, and procedures for termination of employment. If you are unsure of some of the terms listed in the contract, you can contact an employment attorney to look over the documentation. The attorney will determine whether the conditions listed are fair. If they are not, or you wish to change a couple of terms of the contract slightly, they can help you negotiate terms that will suit you and your employer.

2. Stand Up For Your Rights

If your employer denies your fundamental rights, fails to follow health and safety laws, or ignores company regulations, you are well within your rights to call on the services of an employment lawyer.

Unfortunately, treating employees unfairly is very common. There are thousands of companies out there that refuse to pay sick leave, deny parental rights such as maternity pay, or dispute an employee's holiday entitlement. A lawyer will help you confront your employer, and they will be...

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