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Final pay when someone leaves a job - Why final pay is different
Why someone's pay is often different when they leave a job, including how holiday entitlement affects final pay.
Using the settlement agreement template
You can use this template and guidance to make your own settlement agreement.
Bonuses - Entitlement to a bonus
What bonuses are and who is entitled to them. What to do if a bonus is not paid.
It’s ok to feel ok: working through your moods in a pandemic
Acas Chief Executive Susan Clews gives her top tips on how to manage changing moods to embrace positives during the pandemic.
Maternity leave and pay - Returning to work
Your rights when you go back to work after maternity leave, including changing your working arrangements, redundancy and holiday entitlement.
Employment status - Worker
What it means to be legally classed as a worker, and what employment rights workers have.
Changes to your contract - When changes might happen
What to do if you or your employer want to make changes to your employment contract, including if you cannot agree.
Supporting disabled people at work - Disability-related absence
Advice for individuals and employers on managing time off related to disability, including reasonable adjustments for absence and pay while someone is off work.
Managing pregnancy and maternity - When someone must tell you
How to handle an employee's maternity leave and pay.