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Time off work - holiday entitlement
You have a right to be paid for a certain number of holidays whether you work full time, part time or under a zero-hours contract. This is sometimes known as ‘annual leave entitlement’, or ‘statutory annual leave’. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales. Last updated: August 2023
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Your rights at work if you are pregnant or a parent
This short guide talks about being pregnant at work and your rights, including maternity leave and pay, and paternity leave. It also covers shared parental leave which is different to parental leave. It is important to know your pregnancy rights at work and your partner's rights so you can plan well for your new family. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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Leaving your job
Here we explain what rights you have when your job comes to an end - whether that is because you have chosen to leave or because your employer ends the contract (the law calls this ‘dismissed’). There are rules to protect people from being unfairly dismissed (or unfairly sacked, as it is often called). This page explains them, how to resign from a job, and the rules around notice periods, and references. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales. Last updated: July 2023
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Sign up for our online homelessness and temporary accommodation housing rights for refugees course
About the workshops The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people dealing with homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. The course will be delivered online. You will be required to watch a 30-minute introductory video before each...
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Local authority support for migrants with NRPF online workshop
This training is intended for organisations in England, as legal frameworks differ across the devolved nations. This is a joint full day training between Advicenow, Project 17 and the Care Rights Project. This training looks at the support available under Section 17 Children Act 1989 and Care Act...
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Unpacking imperfect data: Roma overrepresentation and the need for analytical precision
In July 2024, Advicenow, Anglia Ruskin University and Lancaster University published the report Come to us in a peaceful way: Improving experiences of Roma families with children’s services in England. The report draws primarily from qualitative data and an analysis of existing literature pointing...
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Divorce and separation
Everything you need to understand and do to separate or get divorced, agree on child custody and residence issues, and agree a financial settlement. Our advice guides will help you work out what to do and what to expect, reduce the stress, save you money, and help you get to a better place, sooner. We'll show you ways to reach agreement, and (if really necessary) how to go to court to get a financial order when you divorce or a child arrangements/ residence order. We will also show you how to do it without a lawyer if you can't afford one, and how to make everything easier and ensure it is
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Knowledge, confidence, and skills to deal with common legal issues faced by you or those you support
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Getting an international divorce
You do not necessarily have to divorce in the country you were married in. Discover which countries you can get a divorce in, and which one is likely to give you the best outcome. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
