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Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
Rights of employees when accepting conditional and unconditional job offers and about breach of contract
Employment rights and questions you can be asked about your disability - disability symbol, employment advisers and reasonable adjustments
When you’re looking for work, look on adverts and application forms for…
You may be able to apply for an Access to Work grant if you need…
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
Travel disruption and work - employee rights, employer rights, paid and unpaid holiday entitlement, winter weather
Employees can raise a grievance at work when an informal solution is not possible - grievance procedure, mediation, meetings, appeals
Find out about how and what you’ll be paid and how to check your pay when you’re employed by an umbrella company as a temporary worker.
Your rights to request time off for training or study while in a job
Applications for the 2024 programme have now closed.
Employment rates for different ethnic groups in England, Wales and Scotland.
Lays-offs and short-time working - pay, rights, temporary lay-off, redundancy, taking on extra work, claiming Jobseeker's Allowance, short-time regulations and payments
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
What to do if you're an employer who has been taken to an employment tribunal. Find out about the hearing, what happens if you lose your case and how to appeal.
Guidance on finding work, claiming benefits, managing debts and pensions if you’re being made redundant.
Get personalised careers advice and information. Take a skills assessment, explore career profiles, find a course, and get advice on CVs, cover letters and job interviews.
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
Help and advice on finding a job including where to look and safety when looking for a job.
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