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[…]
Does your work have any of these red flags? If so, they’re illegal. Not getting paid leave Getting paid less than minimum wage Not allowed to take rest breaks Being asked to work when you’re at you’re meant to be at school See video on Tik Tok. Find out more about your rights at work[…]
I’ve just started work and I’m losing my job! Am I entitled to anything?
Campaigns, News, Work Feb 01, 2022
I’m 19 – I’ve only just started work, but the company’s closing and I’m losing my job! Am I entitled to anything? Josh* was enjoying his first experience of work and seemed to be doing well. He knew that the company had been through some difficult times during the pandemic but was shattered to hear[…]
If you’re deciding whether to resign from your job, it’s important to understand all your options first. 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[…]
45,000 clients – that’s how many people Citizens Advice frontline advisers have supported across the UK with redundancy issues since the pandemic began – equivalent to one person every 4 minutes. With the furlough scheme ending on 30 September, Citizens Advice has set out your essential checklist if you’re facing redundancy. If you think you[…]
Matthew Bradbury, Senior Employment Expert at Citizens Advice, said: “If you’re at risk of redundancy, it’s important to know you do have rights to help protect you from unfair dismissal and to ensure you’re paid what you’re owed. It’s completely understandable that you may find the rules and procedures overwhelming, but you don’t have to[…]
It might be your first one, you might need a new one or be trying to find a better one. Whatever the reason for the move both you and your employer have rights and obligations. And it’s good to know what to expect before you start your new job. Your employer can set down some[…]
Furlough is winding down and will end at the end of September. Some employers may be thinking about redundancies. If you’re worried about redundancy, you can check out your rights. No matter how long you have worked for your employer there are 3 things you should do to see if your employer can make you[…]
360,000 people who lost their jobs in March or April last year are still out of work. Do you need advice about how to claim benefits or deal with debts? Our friendly advisers can take you through your options. Citizens Advice Waverley CONTACT DETAILS Call Adviceline 0808 278 7980 (free) to speak to an adviser[…]
“There’s a fascinating build in number of people looking at our advice page on notice period when resigning – now our most visited page. What’s causing it?” asks Morgan Wild, Policy Adviser at Citizens Advice. Watch video on our Facebook page Want advice about your individual work circumstances? Contact our advisers: Citizens Advice Waverley CONTACT[…]
In last week’s #Budget2021, the government announced an extension of the furlough scheme until 30 September If you need advice about furlough, take a look on the @CitizensAdvice website If you want free and confidential advice about your individual circumstances, plese contact us: Citizens Advice Waverley contact details: Phone 0808 278 7980 (free) to speak[…]
Here we go again! While most agree another national lockdown is necessary, there’s no doubt it will have yet further negative impact on our struggling economy. If you’re unable to work from home, then the furlough scheme continues for the time being to help employers keep you on the payroll; but for a growing number[…]
ARTICLE: “I’ve had a terrible week – I’ve just been made redundant!”: Anika’s story
Benefits, Work Dec 02, 2020
Unemployment figures have soared during the Coronavirus pandemic and in these most challenging of times, redundancy can happen to anybody. Moreover, Citizens Advice has found that, of those workers currently facing redundancy, parents, carers and disabled people were at least twice as likely to be at risk of losing their job. Anika* approached Citizens Advice[…]
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