Articles by Kirsty McCubbin:

What to Do if an Employer Won’t Give a P45?

Leaving a job and starting a new role can be challenging, particularly if your former employer won’t give you a P45 promptly. The information reported on this PAYE form gives payroll at your new employer the information they need to make sure you are placed on the correct tax code. In turn, this impacts how […]

Class F Fire Guide – Extinguishers & Prevention

Class F fires must be handled carefully with the right extinguisher so that they are put out safely and swiftly. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher on a fire can increase the risk of injury to the person discharging it. Oil and grease fires can be particularly dangerous if an unsuitable extinguisher is used. […]

Fire Extinguisher Colours – UK Identification Guide

All fire extinguishers in the UK are red. However, there are 5 different types of fire extinguisher to deal with different fire risks. You can tell the difference by using the different fire extinguisher colours indicated on their labels. Once you learn the colours, you will be able to reliably identify the different types of […]

What’s the Difference Between The Minimum Wage & Living Wage?

It is essential both as an employer and employee to understand the differences between the minimum wage and the living wage. They are not the same thing and cannot be used interchangeably. The key difference is that both are minimum salaries which are paid out based on age, and one is higher than the other. […]

Apprentice Wage in 2023 – Minimum Pay by Apprenticeship Years & Ages

The apprentice wage in 2023 is paid for a mixture of work, learning and on the job training. The wages of trainees depend on their age, and also how many years they’ve served on their apprenticeship. Apprentice wages differ from the national minimum wage in that the first year wage is the same regardless of […]

Working Time Directive Opt Out – 48hr Week Rights Guide UK

The Working Time Directive is a pivotal piece of legislation which enshrines the rights of UK employees to adequate breaks, rest periods, and holidays into law. However, a worker may wish to exercise their working time directive opt out rights, which preserves their right to a 48 hour cap on the working week. This guide […]

Unlawful Deduction of Wages – When is Withholding Salary Illegal?

Unlawful deduction of wages arises when employers withhold worker’s salaries without legal or contractual justification. There are limited scenarios in which employers can make wage deductions without the agreement of employees. Making wage deductions without proper basis can leave employers in a problematic legal position. There are significant legal protections for workers. The relevant laws […]

Custom and Practice Meaning & Examples in the UK Workplace

Rules in the workplace are not only driven by formal written policies. In most workplaces there are established patterns of behaviour, or unwritten rules, that influence employee behaviour and expectations. This type of undocumented standard is referred to as “custom and practice”. In some situations, unwritten rules can become deeply ingrained in workplace culture. They […]

Clicky