Plain English guides on tenancy agreements, employment contracts, and UK law — written for real people, not lawyers.
Your employer processes your personal data — but you have rights. This guide explains what data your employer can hold, how to access it, and when processing is unlawful.
Your P45 and P60 are important tax documents. This guide explains the difference, when you should receive them, and what to do if your employer fails to provide them.
Do employers have to provide a reference? Can they say anything negative? This guide explains the law on employment references in the UK — including the duty of care, confidentiality, and what to do if you receive a bad reference.
The Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 introduces major changes to UK employment law, including day one unfair dismissal rights, strengthened trade union rights, and new protections for workers. Here is what is expected and when.
Employers can dismiss employees for social media posts in some circumstances — but only with a fair process. This guide explains what you can and cannot post, and when dismissal for social media use is lawful.
Since April 2025, parents of babies admitted to neonatal care are entitled to up to 12 weeks of additional paid leave. This guide explains who qualifies and how to claim it.
From January 2024, holiday pay for irregular hours and part-year workers in the UK changed significantly. This guide explains the new 12.07% accrual method, rolled-up holiday pay, and what workers are now entitled to.
Since October 2024, employers cannot keep tips left for workers. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 requires all tips to be passed on in full and fairly. Here is what you need to know.
Since April 2024, employees who care for a dependent with a long-term need have the right to take up to 5 days of unpaid carer's leave per year. This guide explains who qualifies, how to request it, and your protections.
Many UK interns are legally entitled to the National Minimum Wage — regardless of what their agreement says. This guide explains when unpaid internships are lawful and when they are not.
Most UK workers are automatically enrolled into a workplace pension. This guide explains who qualifies, minimum contributions, your right to opt out, and what to do if your employer is breaking the rules.
Race discrimination at work is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts as race discrimination, how to prove it, and how to bring a tribunal claim with uncapped compensation.
Sex discrimination at work is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts, how to identify it, and how to bring a tribunal claim — with no minimum service period required.
Employees on fixed-term contracts have most of the same rights as permanent staff — including protection against less favourable treatment and the right to claim unfair dismissal after 2 years.
Workplace bullying is not a standalone legal wrong, but it may give rise to claims for constructive dismissal, harassment, or personal injury. This guide explains your options.
There is no automatic right to work from home in the UK — but your employer cannot unilaterally change your place of work without following a proper process. This guide explains your options and protections.
A settlement agreement ends your employment in exchange for a financial payment and waives your right to bring tribunal claims. This guide explains how they work, what to watch for, and how to negotiate.
When you resign or are dismissed, your notice period matters. This guide explains your pay entitlements, whether your employer can change your duties, and what happens if you are asked to leave early.
Shared Parental Leave lets parents split up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay between them. This guide explains eligibility, how to notify your employer, and how to plan leave blocks.
Your employment status determines what legal rights you have. This guide explains the difference between employee, worker, and self-employed in UK law — and why it matters.
Agency workers have specific legal rights — some from day one, others after 12 weeks of working for the same hirer. This guide explains the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 and what you can claim.
Men and women doing equal work are entitled to the same pay under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts as equal work, how to bring a claim, and what compensation is available.
Employers can dismiss employees for long-term or persistent sickness absence — but only if they follow a fair process. This guide explains when dismissal for sickness is lawful, when it is not, and how to protect yourself.
Before making you redundant, your employer must follow a proper consultation process. This guide explains how long consultation must last, what it must cover, and what you can do if your employer skips it.
Whistleblowing protections in the UK cover workers who report wrongdoing in the public interest. This guide explains what qualifies as a protected disclosure, how to raise concerns safely, and what to do if you face retaliation.
Disability discrimination at work is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts, the duty to make reasonable adjustments, and how to challenge discrimination.
The Working Time Regulations 1998 give UK workers the right to rest breaks, daily rest, weekly rest, and limits on working hours. This guide explains the rules and what to do if your employer breaks them.
Gross misconduct can lead to immediate dismissal without notice or pay. This guide explains what counts as gross misconduct, what your employer must still do, and how to challenge an unfair decision.
Age discrimination at work is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts, which protections apply, and how to make a claim — whether you are young or old.
Fathers and partners have the right to statutory paternity leave and pay when a baby arrives. This guide explains who qualifies, how much you get, and how to notify your employer.
Non-compete clauses are common in UK employment contracts — but many are unenforceable. Here's how to tell whether yours would hold up in court, and what you can do about it.
Not all employment contracts are created equal. These 10 clauses are commonly misunderstood, frequently overreaching, and sometimes unenforceable — here's what to look for.
If you're being made redundant, UK law entitles you to statutory redundancy pay — but many employees don't know how to calculate it or what else they're owed. Here's the full picture.
Harassment at work related to a protected characteristic is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. This guide explains what counts as harassment, what you can do, and how to make a claim.
Zero hours contracts are widely used in the UK — but many workers don't realise they still have legal rights. Here's what you're entitled to, and what employers cannot do.
Being dismissed from your job doesn't automatically mean you were dismissed unfairly. But if it was unfair, UK law gives you the right to challenge it. Here's how.
Your employer cannot unilaterally change your employment contract without your agreement. This guide explains when changes are lawful, what you can do if your employer imposes changes, and when you may have a constructive dismissal claim.
If you receive a disciplinary sanction you think is unfair, you have the right to appeal. This guide explains how to write a disciplinary appeal letter, the grounds for appeal, and what happens at the appeal hearing.
From day one of employment, you have the right to request flexible working in the UK. This guide explains who qualifies, how to make a formal request, and what happens if your employer refuses.
A settlement agreement ends your employment in exchange for a payment — but signing the wrong one can cost you thousands. Here's what UK law requires, what you should negotiate, and what you must never waive.
Constructive dismissal occurs when your employer's behaviour forces you to resign. This guide explains what counts, how to prove it, and how to make a tribunal claim — in plain English.
Everything you need to know about statutory maternity leave and pay in the UK — eligibility, how much you get, keeping in touch days, and your right to return to work.
Statutory Sick Pay is one of the most misunderstood employment rights in the UK. Here's who qualifies, how much you get, how long it lasts, and what to do if your employer refuses to pay.
Garden leave means being told to stay away from work during your notice period while still being paid. This guide explains when it's legal, what you can and cannot do during it, and how it interacts with post-termination restrictions.
Probation periods feel like a legal grey area — but employees have more rights than most realise. Here's what UK law says about dismissal, extensions, sick leave, and what's actually in your contract.
Facing a disciplinary hearing at work? This guide explains your legal rights, what the ACAS Code requires, how to prepare, and what to do if you disagree with the outcome.
A step-by-step guide to making an employment tribunal claim in England and Wales — from ACAS early conciliation to the hearing itself. What to expect, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
Can your employer force you back to the office? Can you request remote work permanently? Here's what UK employment law says about working from home, flexible working requests, and your rights.
If your employer is sold, merged, or outsources your role, TUPE regulations protect your job, pay, and terms. Here's what transfers, what can't be changed, and what to do if your employer tries to cut your rights.