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How to employ an apprentice, what's expected of you and what funding you can get.
If you're over 80 you can get your State Pension topped up to £110.75 a week in 2026 to 2027 - for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
Personal pensions, stakeholder pensions, SIPPs
Taking early retirement can affect the pension and benefits you get
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.
When and how to pay tax if you get money from someone's pension pot after they die - including 'death in service' benefits
Personal pay and tax records you must keep to fill in a Self Assessment tax return: which records to keep, how long to keep records.
Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker visa if you've worked for your employer for at least a year - eligibility, fees, knowledge of English, your employment rights.
What to do about bullying and harassment at work - the law, action employees can take and advice for employers about their responsibilities
Wage slips must show any deductions and explain them - not everyone has the right to a payslip
Find volunteering opportunities, and volunteer rights, pay, expenses, age limits, criminal record checks.
Who's entitled to the minimum wage, what's included when working out the minimum wage, and what happens if there's a dispute.
How the death of your partner affects your benefits, tax and pension. What you can claim and who to tell about your change of circumstances.
Where to find internships and work placements.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions
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