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What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
If you're over 80 you can get your State Pension topped up to £105.70 a week in 2025 to 2026 - for men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953
The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions
Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
What to do if you're an employer who has been taken to an employment tribunal. Find out about the hearing, what happens if you lose your case and how to appeal.
This form can be used to support you to identify what help and changes are available to help you move into work or stay in a job.
Benefits and risks of transferring your pension pot or pension in payment within the UK or overseas
Wage slips must show any deductions and explain them - not everyone has the right to a payslip
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
You may be able to increase your State Pension based on the National Insurance record
Where to find internships and work placements.
Employees working for one employer without a break, employments rights for continuous services, breaks that do not affect continuous service
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
Overtime law - what is overtime, overtime pay, employee rights, part-time workers and time off in lieu
You can receive an unlimited fine for employing an illegal worker - find out what happens and what you can do
Part-time workers should not be treated less favourably than full-time workers; employers' responsibilities and what part-time workers can do if they're treated unfairly
The main things you need to consider when employing people for the first time or if you've never hired an employee before
Your insurance must cover you for at least £5 million - check authorised insurers and how you can be fined
Checks employers might need to run on job applicants, including right to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formerly CRB) checks and health checks
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