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Your employer is legally required to confirm your Statutory Maternity or Paternity Pay in writing — but the letters are full of jargon that's rarely explained. Here's what AWE, qualifying week, curtailment notices and KIT days actually mean, and how to spot errors before they affect your pay.
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Two reforms landed in 2026: SSP now starts on day one, and the earnings threshold that excluded the lowest-paid workers is gone. Here's how to read the letter from your employer, check the sum yourself, and what an SSP1 form actually means.
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Most people sign an employment contract on day one without reading it, then need it years later when something goes wrong. Here's what every clause actually means — notice periods, probation, restrictive covenants, and the terms that quietly decide what you're owed.
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A redundancy letter is a legal document with deadlines buried inside it — and most people read it once, in shock, and file it away. Here's what every section means, how your payment is actually calculated, and the three things to check before you sign anything.
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Most people check the number at the bottom of their payslip and ignore everything above it. But that's where payroll errors, wrong tax codes, and quietly rising deductions hide. Here's what every line on a UK payslip actually means.
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If a contract says you're "outside IR35" or a client tells you the role is "inside", it affects how much tax you actually take home. Here's exactly what those phrases mean, which clauses in your contract determine your status, and what to do if you disagree with a determination.