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Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
Where to find internships and work placements.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
Disciplinary procedures your employer has at work - disciplinary hearings, appeals, suspension, dismissal and help and advice
The law on smoking in the workplace and what businesses must do to prevent smoking at work
Your Statutory Adoption Pay and Leave - what you get, how to claim and eligibility
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
How to dismiss staff fairly, working within dismissal rules and dealing with dismissals relating to whistleblowing
When an employee leaves or retires, update your payroll, give the employee a P45.
Blind Person's Allowance is an extra amount you can earn before paying tax - what you'll get, eligibility, how to apply and how to transfer your allowance
When employers move, employees with mobility clauses, what happens with redundancies, compensation, disputes and company takeovers
Use this form to claim Pension Credit by post if you cannot claim online by phone.
How to pay a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA), including payment methods, reference numbers, bank details and deadlines.
Tell HMRC if you stop employing people, cancel your PAYE scheme, report a temporary gap in paying staff
Guidance and order form for advisers and intermediaries who need to order DWP information leaflets and reply envelopes.
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
Personal data an employer can keep about an employee, and employee rights to see this information under data protection rules
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