Staff rights & career
General information to help you understand where you stand — not legal advice. For your specific situation, start with ACAS (0300 123 1100) or your union.
Acas Early Conciliation and Tribunal Deadlines Explained
Employment tribunal deadlines are short and strict: most claims must be started within three months less one day. Before you can bring most claims you must notify Acas for early c…
Read →Emergency Tax Codes and How to Fix Them
Starting a new care job, or juggling more than one, can land you on an emergency or incorrect tax code and leave you paying too much tax. This article explains what codes like 125…
Read →Raising a Grievance Step by Step
A grievance is a formal way to raise a problem at work, such as pay errors, unsafe staffing, bullying or unfair treatment. This article walks through the process step by step, fro…
Read →References: What Employers Can and Cannot Say
Most employers have no general legal duty to provide a reference, but in social care recruitment your work history and conduct will almost always be checked. This article explains…
Read →Resignation and Constructive Dismissal Basics
Constructive dismissal is when you resign in response to a fundamental breach of contract by your employer, such as not paying you or destroying trust and confidence. These claims…
Read →Secondary Employment and the 48-Hour Week
Many care staff hold more than one job, often mixing contracted hours with bank or agency shifts. This article explains how the 48-hour average weekly limit in the Working Time Re…
Read →Sleep-In Pay Explained
Sleep-in shifts are a normal part of residential care, but the pay rules confuse many staff. This article explains the Supreme Court's decision in Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake, when t…
Read →Supervision Entitlements in Regulated Care Settings
If you work in a registered care setting, your employer is required by regulation to make sure you receive appropriate supervision. This article explains the rules for children's …
Read →Your Right to a Payslip and What to Check on It
Everyone classed as an employee or worker has a legal right to an itemised payslip on or before payday. This article explains what your payslip must show under the Employment Righ…
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