Zero Hours Contracts
A zero-hour contract is a type of contract between an employer and a worker, where the employer is not obliged to provide any minimum working hours, while the worker is not obliged to accept any work offered. There are benefits and drawbacks to working on a zero hour contract, this guide explains them all fully.
What is a Trade Union?
A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or employees. Trade unions look after their employee interests at work by doing things like: – Negotiating agreements with employers on pay and conditions – Discussing big changes like large scale redundancy – Discussing members’ concerns with employers – Going with members to […]
Trade Unions
This is a link to available trade unions you can join when you start employment. Trade unions are groups of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment.
Contributing to your Pension
You save a little of your income regularly during your working life so you can have an income in later life, when you want to work less or retire. This site explains what pensions mean for young people just starting in employment.
How do I change jobs?
Sometimes a job may no longer fit your needs and you might want to change jobs. These links help provide insight of how to go about doing so.
Payslips Explained
Your employer is required to provide you with a written payslip every pay period. This lists how much you make, how much is taken out in taxes and other important information. It is important that you check your payslip to make sure details are correct. If you think your payslip is wrong you can always […]
Tax Codes
Sometimes when starting a new job or changing jobs your tax code might change and you may find yourself paying too much tax or too little in taxes. Use this site to check that your tax code is correct or if you think you have paid too much tax you can claim a rebate.
CV Template
CV’s are a document that tells an employer about your work, school and volunteer experience. This is a big part of the job application process, but it can sometimes be tricky to write one. A CV template is a great way to start you off and it shows the relevant information you should be including […]