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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
If you have a job offer withdrawn, it can be a stressful and devastating time. Your legal rights and protections in this situation depend on the nature of the offer. If you’d already accepted a job offer, it may mean employment contract has been formed, even if you did not sign a document. There are […]
Getting a second job is something many employees want to do in order to enhance their income. But second job tax, how much you’d pay from your extra job, and potential objections from your employer may be a concern. Our guide looks at some of the practical aspects of getting a second job. We’ll help […]
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 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 […]
Trial shifts can be used as a part of the recruitment process and are regularly used in hospitality and retail settings. If you’ve been invited to do a work trial, you may be questioning if trial shifts are legal, and if they’re paid. Our guide looks at the whole process, when a work trial should […]
Being invited to a welfare meeting at work can seem daunting, especially when you have been off sick for a while. We’ll try to put your mind at rest by taking a look at what to expect, and how they should be conducted. Preparing to return to your job after an absence can be unsettling. […]
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 […]
