ACAS
ACAS provides free, impartial advice on employment issues, including contracts, pay, holidays, sickness, workplace problems, discrimination, and dismissal. It offers guidance for both employees and employers on legal rights, handling disputes, and improving workplace relations.
Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a UK benefit paid to eligible employees who are off work due to illness. It offers £116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks. To qualify, employees must earn at least £123 per week, be off work for more than 3 days, and have an employer. SSP is paid like […]
What is a Pension?
Money Helper provides information on the basics of a pension, including what a pension is, the different types of pensions, understanding your own pension, and why you should save into a pension.
National Minimum Wage & Living Wage
The UK Government’s website provides information on the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage. This includes the minimum age to receive the rates, how much minimum and living wage are per age group, and who’s entitled to the wages.
Citizens Advice – Sick Pay
Citizens Advice offers advice on a range of topics. This area of their website provides information on Statutory Sick Pay such as eligibility, payment, exceptions, and how to claim sick pay.
Holiday Entitlement
The UK Government provides information on holiday entitlement, holiday pay, and accrual for workers. Most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday a year. You can use the holiday calculator to work out how much leave someone should get.
Shelter – Support for Care Leavers
Shelter offers advice for young people leaving care, focusing on housing and financial support. They offer information on what help is available, including accommodation options, financial assistance like grants and benefits, and the rights of young people leaving care.