Employment and HR Guides

Important: These guides provide general educational information and are not legal advice. Employment rights can depend on your individual circumstances, employment status, contract and the law that applies at the time.

TitleGuides
How to Find a JobClick here
Things to Consider Before Applying for a JobClick here
What is a CV and How Do You Write OneClick here
Example of a CVComing soon
How to Prepare for a Job InterviewClick here
How Do Payslips and Tax WorkClick here
Holiday Leave and Holiday PayClick here
Requesting Reasonable AdjustmentsClick here
Examples of Reasonable AdjustmentsComing soon
How to Raise Concerns at WorkClick here
What Is WhistleblowingClick here
Resigning and Leaving Your JobClick here

Helplines

Acas

Acas is an independent organisation providing free, impartial advice and support about work and employment. They cover issues including employment rights, pay, contracts, working conditions, discrimination, bullying, workplace disputes and employment law.

Phone: 0300 123 1100
Opening times: 8 am–6 pm, Monday–Friday
Website: www.acas.org.uk

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is a charity providing free, confidential advice and support on issues including money, debt, benefits, housing, work, family problems, consumer rights and legal matters.

Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Online chat: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday

Phone (England): 0800 144 8848
Opening times (England): 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday; opening times can differ depending on where you live. Lines are closed on weekends and bank holidays.

Phone (Wales): 0800 702 2020
Opening times (Wales): 8am-7pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm Saturdays. Lines are closed on weekends and bank holidays.