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Negotiating a pay rise

The key ingredients to landing a pay increase are planning, preparation and communication. Stick to these core components and, assuming you have a good sense of your abilities and your company, you're in with a good chance of success.

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Paternity leave

When a new baby arrives, it’s an emotional time -- and can be a stressful one too. How to get the most out of your paternity entitlements, and make sure you use it to your advantage, is essential.

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Sick pay

There are two types of sick pay that you could be entitled to – company or occupational sick pay, which will vary from job to job, and statutory.

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Unfair dismissals

Unfair dismissal is a statutory right giving employees with one year’s service the right to complain to a tribunal that they have not been treated fairly or reasonably by their employer.

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Working hours

The Working Time Regulations (WTR) prevent employers from overworking their employees and enforce the right to basic entitlements such as time off and holiday pay.

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