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Resigning might feel like a good option if you’re being treated badly at work. However, it’s a big step and it’s important to think about all your options first. You could try to solve the problem a different way or find another job before resigning. If you decide to resign, there are steps you should[…]

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A pension is money you’ll use to live on when you retire. Most people get a state pension from the government which covers your basic needs. But it’s also a good idea to try and save some extra money in a pension fund, to give you a decent standard of living. Your employer has to[…]

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Most people who work are entitled to get paid at least the National Minimum Wage. This includes casual workers, people on zero hours contracts and agency workers. Discover more at our national Citizens Advice website, including advice with the following: Find out whether you’re entitled to the minimum wage or living wage Check if you’re[…]

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Your employer has to offer a workplace pension scheme by law. They have to automatically enrol anyone who’s eligible – this is called automatic enrolment. A pension is money you’ll use to live on when you retire. Most people get a state pension from the government which covers your basic needs. But it’s also a[…]

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Threatened with dismissal? Your employer should follow a fair process if they dismiss you. What’s fair depends on your situation, but they normally need to follow their own rules and a standard set of rules called the ACAS code. Find out much more at our national website. Contact Citizens Advice Waverley for free advice if[…]

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Thinking about resigning from your job? There are things that you need to know about notice periods, including:   If you want to give less notice Getting paid in your notice period If your employer tells you not to work in your notice period Taking holiday in your notice period If you change your mind[…]

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Am I entitled to sick pay? If you work (and aren’t self-employed), you’re legally entitled to get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as long as you: have started work with your employer are sick for 4 full days or more in a row (including non-working days) earn on average at least £123 per week (before tax)[…]

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If you’re made redundant, your job won’t end straight away – you’ll get a paid notice period. Visit our national website to discover more about your redundancy notice period including: How long your notice period should be Contractual notice If you’re not working during your notice period How your employer should give you notice If[…]

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