A P45 is a form that is issued to UK employees when they leave a job. It’s used to ensure you are placed on the correct tax code when you start a new job. It’s a legal requirement for the document to be provided within a reasonable time after the end of employment. Your P45 […]
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The prospect of setting up and running your own business is more than a little scary. There are so many things to understand so you can meet your legal obligations. The reality is, however, that in most cases the legal requirements to start a business are quite straightforward. The legal requirements to start a business […]
Sometimes, things happen in life that throw all thoughts of work to the back of our minds. When there is a family emergency, it is hard to think of anything else. It is important though, to understand your rights regarding dependents leave. There may come a time when you need to consider time off for […]
A ruling on holiday pay made in April 2020 means that overtime should be used when calculating holiday pay. A new ruling on holiday pay made in April 2022 altered how part time worker’s entitlements are calculated. Despite the new ruling on taking overtime into account made in 2020, many employers still miscalculate employees holiday […]
If you’re waiting on a delivery, or a response on an important issue, you’ll often be given timeframes in business days. The definition of a business day can depend on whether the company you’re dealing with considers Saturday a Working Day. This can make it confusing to work out what the timeframes mean on a […]
Once you have taken the plunge and handed in your notice, the last few weeks can prove tricky. This is particularly the case if relations aren’t great. Sometimes, it can be tempting to simply walk out without looking back. However, it’s worth considering the consequences if you don’t work your notice. Work contracts are legal […]
Things happen in life that affect how much we can work. It is possible to request to reduce your working hours with your employer. If you qualify, you have a legal right to make a formal flexible working request. Your employer must consider your request carefully, and can only decline based on a defined set […]
There’s no set in stone definition of how many hours a full time or part time role is. This can make deciding whether a job is going to be the right fit for you based on an advertisement difficult. Confused about how many hours full and part time work contracts involve? We’ll look at the […]
If you need to resign with immediate effect then it is important to understand your rights. Working in an intolerable environment, or needing to leave due to a sudden change in circumstances, is very stressful. You just need a way out of the predicament. It is essential, however, to make sure you understand any legal […]
UK workers have the right to go on strike if they are unhappy with their pay and working conditions. Properly organised strikes are lawful, and workers can’t be sacked for going on strike. This is despite them being in breach of the terms of their employment contract. For this guide, we look at the topic […]
