Guidance for employees about retirement
The statutory default retirement age (DRA) of 65 years was removed in 2011, meaning that Employers cannot automatically end your employment when you reach that age anymore (in most circumstances). We look at what this actually means for Employees and Employers in our article here.
So what does this actually mean?
For many workers
Internships – a good opportunity or a waste of time?
Internships and work placements have been getting some bad press lately. Are they an extremely good experience for both Employers and graduates or potentially unethical exploitation?
The Swedish Derogation Model – what is it?
The Agency Workers Regulations come into force on 1st October 2011 to bolster the rights of so-called “vulnerable” agency workers – and the Swedish Derogation is being mentioned a lot by Umbrella Companies. What does it mean?
Probationary period myths busted
You’ve been offered a new job, but your new Employer has made you a conditional job offer that includes a probationary period for the first few months of your employment. What does that mean? Here we give you the basic facts.
Am I an Employee, a Freelancer or a Worker? Your employment status
There are three different types of working individuals but deciding someone’s employment status can be complicated as there is no single legal definition. Our advice is updated for 2011.
Here is a quick guide to help you establish your status – if you are an Employee, Worker or Freelance.
What are my main Employment rights as an Employee, Worker or Freelancer?
Whatever your employment status, whether you are an employee, worker or freelancer, you have rights at work that are protected by law. Below is a comprehensive summary of what you are entitled to plus links to articles that cover each in detail.
Statutory sick pay, sickness and fit notes
Up to date information about Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and your entitlement to it. New information in 2010 on Sick notes and ‘Fit’ Notes and our advice is updated for 2011.
