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Employers must make reasonable adjustments to make sure workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in…
You must prove that you have a right to rent property in England if…
Your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health…
What your landlord must do Your landlord is always responsible for repairs…
Your tenancy agreement should include how and when the rent will be…
You can apply to a tribunal to decide on certain rent disputes in England.…
If you miss your rent payments or are late paying rent, you’re in rent…
You may have to pay a deposit before you move in. The maximum deposit your…
Your home is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if both of the following…
Report anti-social behaviour to your local council. Your council can take…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
You may still be able to claim some benefits if you travel or move abroad,…
European Economic Area (EEA) countries If you’re living in or planning to…
If you go abroad, you can continue to get Universal Credit for one month.…
There are 2 different types of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): New Style JSA…
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) If you work for a UK employer in the…
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) You can get SSP if you’re eligible for it and…
What you can claim depends on: which benefit you’re claiming where you’re…
If you’re already getting a bereavement benefit when you move abroad,…
How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
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
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Guides on how reasonable adjustments should be made to health services and adjustments to help people with learning disabilities to access services.
How employment contracts can be changed, problems with changes and breach of contract
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