Work

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Issues with pay

What is the National Living Wageand am I entitled?
What is the voluntary living wage, and how is it different from the National Living Wage?
My employer hasn’t paid my wages, what should I do?
Where can I check that I am paying/ my employer is paying the right tax?
My employer owes me money, how do I take legal actionagainst them?
What paid holidaysam I entitled to?

Dealing with other problems at work

Where can I get help with a problem at work?
How do I raise a grievanceat work?
How do I deal with disciplinary action taken against meat work?
I think I’m being discriminated against, who can I contact?
What action must I take before taking a case to Employment Tribunal?
What is an Employment Tribunal?
How do I start an Employment Tribunal claim?

Your rights when you lose your job

I’ve been dismissedand I think it’s unfair, what are my rights?
I’ve been made redundant, what can I do?
My employer has gone out of business, what are my rights?

Looking for work

How do I start my own business?
I want to become self-employed, where can I find help?
Do I need a work visa?
What government schemes exist to help people find work? What government schemes exist to help disabled people to find work and make specialist adaptations to the workplace?
Where can I find out information on training courses?
I am disabled and have trouble getting into work. Is there any help available?

Other

My employer wants to change my contract, what can I do?
I’m off sickfrom my work, what are my rights?
How do I calculate holiday entitlement?
I’m pregnant, how do I find out what my rights are?
Can I ask for flexible working hours?

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