When an employee from a Welsh college had her employment contract changed several years ago she believed she was classed as a temporary employee and paid less than her permanent colleagues and did not received any holiday pay.

The situation was made worse when she applied for benefits during the summer vacation but was informed she would not be entitled to anything because the college said she was employed by them.

After getting advice from one of the solicitors on hand at the third Harding Evans / South Wales Argus legal roadshow the Argus reader has now been put in touch with a specialist employment lawyer. Over the years there has been a raft of employment law legislation which has helped protect employees and the reader may well be entitled to holiday pay.

The legal team of Pauline Kent, Alwyn Thomas and Clare Fear dealt with a number of other inquiries including advising on wills, sales of shares and making a complaint against a company.

Zep Bellavia, managing partner at Harding Evans said “Despite the bad weather a number of people turned up to the roadshow and the team were able to spend more time with them. The roadshows are always popular with the public and by teaming up with the Argus, our lawyers are able to provide help for many people who might otherwise think twice about coming to a solicitors office”.

The final roadshow will be held tomorrow from 6pm - 8pm outside the shops in Heather Road, St Julians where three solicitors will be on hand of offer free and confidential legal advice.

Photo: The solicitors who will be at the St. Julian’s roadshow tomorrow (from left Andrew Jones, Sian Reynolds and Ken Thomas)