Money and legal

Alongside job satisfaction, salary is the biggest factor that entices people to a job or ensures that they stick with a role. Our guides show you how to make sure that you get the salary you want, and also keep you informed of the laws, rights and taxes that you really should be on top of.

Redundancy employment law

When an employer makes you redundant then they have to legally follow a process to make sure that everything is above board. We explain all you need to know!

Working in Australia

Want to work in Oz? We bring you everything you need to know about the legalities of emigrating.

5 steps to a better salary

Discover how you can persuade would-be employers to give you the salary you want.

The Equality Act 2010

Find out how the new Equality Act will affect jobseekers and employees.

Pensions - what's the alternative?

As the Coalition attempts to fix the pensions crisis, we consider alternative savings options.

How the 2010 Budget affects workers

Is it good news or bad for UK workers?

Child benefit – how to claim child benefit

Child support is a tax-free benefit that you can claim if you have children – both employed and unemployed people can claim. We explain...

Council tax benefit – how to claim for council tax benefit

Council tax benefit is used to pay your council tax bill. How much you will save will depend on your own situation. We take a look in more detail with our easy-to-follow guide.

Housing benefit – how to claim housing benefit

Housing benefit will help you to pay all or part of your rent and it can come in very handy if you’re unemployed and worried about keeping a roof over your head. We explain...

Jobseekers allowance – how to claim jobseekers allowance

Jobseekers allowance is designed to help you with your day-to-day living. Check out our easy-to-follow guide to claiming this benefit.

IR35 explained

Advice for contractors: understand IR35 and whether it applies to you.

Retracting a resignation

You’ve done it! You’ve quit! But hang on, now you’ve changed your mind. Eek! Where do you stand legally? Can you cancel your resignation?

Age discrimination law faq

New age discrimination regulations came into force in October 2006 - find out how the law affects you with our helpful faq.

Bonuses

If you've got questions about performance-related pay, take a look at our factsheet on bonuses.

Bullying

Advice on how to handle bullying in the workplace.

Disability rights

Find out what protection exists for disabled people at work.

Diversity links

Helpful links to diversity and inclusion sites.

Employment contracts

Employment contracts make sure you and your boss behave as expected.

Equal pay

Find out how the law attempts to maintain equal pay between men and women.

References – job reference advice

Many people don’t know where they stand legally when it comes to references. We’re here to help! Bad references, no reference, personal referees - we answer your questions.

Maternity rights

Understand your statutory rights through pregnancy and what you might expect from your employer.

Notice

The facts on how much notice you and your boss need to provide.

Parental leave

Common questions on parental leave answered.

Paternity rights

Dads get time-off to look after new arrivals too! Find out more about paternity entitlements here.

Pensions: new rules overview

It's never too early to start thinking about retirement: find out how pensions work from April 2010.

Race discrimination

Find out how the Race Relations Act protects you against race discrimation at work.

Sick pay

If you need time off due to long-term illness, you'll need to know your legal and contractual entitlements to sick pay.

Unfair dismissal

If you suspect the resons you've lost your job are legally unsound, our guide may help.

Work hours

The 1998 Working Time Regulations have given us new rights, but they're not at all easy to understand.

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