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Make sure a job applicant can work in the UK - check they have the right documents and make sure you're not prosecuted for employing an illegal worker.
What you can expect from your employer and what your responsibilities are as an employee. What to do if you think you are being treated unfairly at work.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
Dismissal is when you end an employee’s contract. When dismissing staff,…
You must have a valid reason for dismissing an employee. Valid reasons…
Even if you think you’ve dismissed someone fairly, they could still claim…
Employees can only claim unfair dismissal if they’ve worked for a…
You can dismiss an employee if: they’re incapable of doing their job to…
Sometimes an employee may have to stop working because of long-term ill…
During the dismissal procedure, make sure you act fairly and reasonably.…
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Management Judgement Test.
Information about the Civil Service job share finder, and other resources for staff interested in working as a partner in a job share.
How and why you should conduct a right to work check.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to...
Advice for employers carrying out right to work checks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - reasons you can be dismissed, unfair and constructive dismissal and what to do if you're dismissed
The CTP provides comprehensive resettlement support services for personnel leaving the Armed Forces, as they transition from their military career into employment, further education or retirement and for up to two years after leaving in the form of employment support.
Guidance and advice for candidates using the Civil Service Jobs website.
Where to find work, who can help you and how to access skills based training for employment.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
The Civil Service competency framework, sets out how we want people in the Civil Service to work.
Health and safety issues and regulations for farm vehicles, machinery and equipment: risk assessments and good practice.
Being made redundant - rights, statutory payments you're entitled to, notice periods and consultation, finding a job.
Guidance for job applicants who have been invited to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test.
Find out if you need to apply for the fit and proper test and how to do this so that HMRC can register your business.
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
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