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Employment Law

Get clued up on your rights with our informative employment law guide, for both employees and employers alike. We’ve got a range of employment law advice, from information on employee rights and pensions, to money saving tips and advice on how to deal with jobseeking discrimination.

DBS Checks: What you need to know

To help you understand what they involve (and whether you actually need one), here’s everything you need to know about DBS checks.

UK work visa guide

Here’s a quick overview of the different visa options that are currently available for those looking to work in the UK.

Five ways to supplement your income

Want to make more money? Here are five easy ways you could be supplementing your income right now – and how to get started.

Sick pay: What you need to know

Too ill to work? You may be entitled to financial support. Here’s everything you need to know about sick pay (and what you’re eligible for).

Resignation retraction letter

Changed your mind about leaving your job? Here’s a sample resignation retraction letter, and tips on how to withdraw your resignation. 

Your rights to working in the UK

Not sure if you’re eligible to work in the UK? Here’s our advice:

Employee rights

DBS Checks: What you need to know

To help you understand what they involve (and whether you actually need one), here’s everything you need to know about DBS checks.

UK work visa guide

Here’s a quick overview of the different visa options that are currently available for those looking to work in the UK.

Five ways to supplement your income

Want to make more money? Here are five easy ways you could be supplementing your income right now – and how to get started.

Sick pay: What you need to know

Too ill to work? You may be entitled to financial support. Here’s everything you need to know about sick pay (and what you’re eligible for).

Resignation retraction letter

Changed your mind about leaving your job? Here’s a sample resignation retraction letter, and tips on how to withdraw your resignation. 

Your rights to working in the UK

Not sure if you’re eligible to work in the UK? Here’s our advice:

Dealing with unconscious bias in the workplace

Here’s everything you need to know about unconscious bias, and our top tips on how to deal with it in the workplace.

Furlough: What you need to know

Not sure how the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme affects you, and what your rights are? Here’s everything you need to know.

Working hours: What you need to know

To ensure you’re working within your rights (and to answer any questions you may have), here’s everything you need to know about working hours.

Child Benefit: What you need to know

Are you a parent or guardian? We spoke to HMRC, to find out everything you need to know about Child Benefit, and their advice on how to claim.

High Income Child Benefit Charge: What you need to know

We spoke to HMRC, to find out everything you need to know about the High Income Child Benefit Charge, and their advice on how to ensure you’re paying the right amount.

Access to Work: Help in the workplace

Looking for a role that suits your needs? If you have a disability or a physical or mental health condition, it can sometimes be difficult for you to do your job – let alone find something new. However, help is always available to improve your job search or workplace conditions. Access to Work is a […]

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Money saving tips

How to: Deal with bullying at work

Here are some practical ways to identify if you or anyone you know is the victim of bullying at work, and how to deal with it.

Four things you shouldn’t see in a job advert

We’ve already covered what you should and shouldn’t be asked at an interview. Here are four things you shouldn’t see in a job ad:

Bereavement leave: What you need to know

Losing someone you love is never easy. Here’s everything you need to know about bereavement leave.

Budget planner

Budget planner

Always overspending? Our budget planner will help you learn how to budget, and give you a simple breakdown of where you can cut costs.

Money saving tips 2018

Money might not buy happiness. But it can help. To help you learn to budget better, here are our top money saving tips for 2018:

Voluntary redundancy: What are my rights?

We’ve already covered how to deal with redundancy, but here are a few things you need to know should you be offered redundancy voluntarily:

Types of employment contracts

Your employment contract could vary depending on a number of different factors. To help find out which one works best for you, here’s our guide on the different types of employment contracts:

Second job tax how much will I have to pay

Second job tax – how much will I have to pay?

Not sure how much tax you need to pay on your second job, or how it will affect your wages? We spoke with The Money Advice Service to find out…

What is the National Living Wage?

If you’re over the age of 23, you’re entitled to be paid the National Living Wage. Here’s a guide to find out how much you should be earning.

Equal pay at work: Five ways to be paid fairly

All employees who do equal work for the same employer have a legal right to receive equal pay. If you feel like you’re being paid less than you deserve, here’s our advice on what to do next.

Employment tribunals: What you need to know

Not sure what an employment tribunal is? We’ve already covered why employment law exists, but here’s what to do if you think it’s not being adhered to:

Automatic Pension Enrolment: FAQ

Automatic pension enrolment: FAQ

Have some questions about automatic pension enrolment? Find out the facts with our FAQ.

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Pensions & saving

Seven reasons you should pay into a workplace pension

Not sure about the benefits of paying into a pension? To help decide whether you want to or not, we spoke to the Money Advice Service for some expert advice.

GDPR: What you need to know

We spoke to the experts at the IDM to find out more about GDPR, when it’ll be introduced, and how it could even help you find a brand new role.

Top 5 – Money saving apps 2017

Unfortunately, money doesn’t grow on trees. We’ve already covered money saving tips for 2017, but here are five of the best money saving apps for 2017:

The Equality Act: What you need to know

To help you see exactly what’s covered, here’s everything you need to know about the Equality Act – and what it means when it comes to your career.

How to talk about mental health at work

Rohan Kallicharan, former Talent Manager at reed.co.uk, shared some of his experiences on how (and when) to talk about mental health in the workplace.

What is a notice period?

Nobody likes it when you leave without saying goodbye. To make sure you’re doing yours right, here’s everything you need to know about notice periods:

Pension consolidation: What you need to know

Not sure what happens to your pension when you change roles? Here’s why combining your pension benefits might be right for you:

Interviews: Questions you should not be asked

Not sure exactly what you can and can’t be asked at an interview? Here’s a list of questions to avoid, and how to answer them should they arise:

How hindsight could help you plan your pension

We spoke to the retirement experts, Prudential, whose recent survey reveals what pensioners would change about their retirement planning:

Five key pension considerations

Not sure you should be paying into a pension? To help you find out the facts, here are five key considerations you need to know before you start planning.

Retirement planning: What you need to know

The concept of retirement is changing. To make you aware of what it involves, here’s everything you need to know about retirement planning:

Retirement age: When can I retire?

Starting to think about your retirement? To make sure you’re aware of your retirement age, here’s everything you need to know about when you can retire:

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How to: Go back to work after a festival

How to: Go back to work after a festival

Whether it’s your first foray into festival life, or you’re a seasoned veteran, here are a few of our top tips on how to return to work after the big weekend:

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Top 5 – Winter Work Wardrobe Malfunctions

To avoid any work winter wardrobe malfuntions, here’s our list of look’s to avoid.

Poking and sharing in the workplace?

Recent research reveals that as many as two-in-three UK employees believe social networking should be banned from the workplace.

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