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Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
Working while taking your pension, State Pension age, retirement age, how long you can work, tax and national insurance, flexible working, discrimination
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
Employers can use the 'Find a job’ service to advertise jobs online
What happens if you’re suspected of benefit fraud - benefits that can and cannot be stopped if you commit fraud
How to pay your voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions - online, Direct Debit, bank transfer, cheque.
The Payment Exception Service is a way for people who do not have a bank account to collect benefit or pension payments. It replaces the Simple Payment service
Find out how to claim a refund on the National Insurance (NI) you’ve paid to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Who has the right to reside in the UK - if you're a British citizen, from the Republic of Ireland, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
When and how to pay tax if you get money from someone's pension pot after they die - including 'death in service' benefits
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
If you cannot use the online service to get a State Pension forecast, you can do it by post using this application form. Fill it in and post it to us.
Who's entitled to the minimum wage, what's included when working out the minimum wage, and what happens if there's a dispute.
Constant Attendance Allowance - extra money to help pay for care if you get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or a War Disablement Pension
What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
Use the adult or child claim form and notes to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment by post.
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