Work survival

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Health and safety at work

Stay safe at work and discover how your employers should protect you.

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Dealing with bullying at work

Don't let anyone push you around at work. Fight back with our guide to bullying.

Night shift work

Find out how to stay healthy and awake if your working the graveyard shift.

Work-life balance video

Hannah is juggling her day job with her dreams of being an actress.

Resolving bullying at work video

Jenni and Leanne suffered at work from persistent bullying. They discuss how they found the support and help to resolve the situation.

Q&A: Work and depression

I'm about to go back to work after time off for depression but I'm not sure I want the same job.

Surviving your first day in a new job

Take a deep breath, here's how to get by as 'the newbie' of the office.

Dealing with my manager

Keep the person who matters sweet - your boss

Fit notes: Know the score

Everything you need to know about obtaining a fit-note from your GP.

I was bullied by my boss

How a bullying boss turned a great job into a nightmare experience.

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Unfair dismissal

Do you think your employer fired you for no good reason? Read on to learn your rights when it comes to unfair dismissal.

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Coping with redundancy

Redundancy is tough, but there are ways to cope - it could even become an opportunity.

Surviving the sack

Getting the sack doesn't mean it's 'game over' for your career. Here's how to make the best of it.

Being made redundant

Have you become a recession victim? Make sure you know your rights.

Beat the recession blues

Don't let the recession get you down. Find out how to stay positive.

Using Jobcentre Plus

Survive signing on with our guide to Jobcentre Plus.

Debate: Recession worries

How is the recession affecting you? Are you having to change your plans?

Q&A: Beating the recession

Is it worth job hunting in the recession and how can I make myself stand out from everyone else who is looking for work?

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Disability in the workplace

Everything you need to know about disability in the workplace, including information on getting support and disclosure.

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Monitoring at work

Can you be filmed at work? Can your boss read your emails? Find out how much privacy you're entitled to in the workplace.

Maternity leave

Mums-to-be face a maze of information when it comes to maternity leave. Get started with our guide and take the pressure out of pregnancy.

Agency work

Agency work can be the way to go if you're after flexible employment. Read on for more on the highs and lows of temping.

Temporary jobs

Temporary work can suit different people at different times. Here's what you need to know about the world of short-term contracts.

Part-time jobs

Working part-time can be ideal, allowing you space for anything from studying to children. But juggling all those commitments can also be stressful. Read our guide.

Work for under -18s

There are lots of jobs you can do if you're under 18, just make sure you're aware of the law.

Paternity leave

What kind of rights do new dads have when it comes to time off work? Read on to find out.

Employment contracts

Your contract of employment is a very important document. Here's how to decode what it all means.

Trade unions

Strength in numbers can be helpful when negotiating with your employers. But should you join a union?

Returning to work

After an extended break, heading back to the world of employment can be daunting. Here's how to get your work life swinging again.

Dealing with discrimination at work

Do you think you're being discriminated against? Learn your rights and put a stop to unfair treatment.

Assistive technology for disabled people

Assitive technology helps overcome barriers to work and study.

Help for carers and parents who work

Find out what help is available for parents and carers who work.

Holiday entitlement

How much holiday are you entitled to and how do you sort your time off?

Sick pay

Too ill to work? Know your rights.

Being laid-off: Your employment rights

Find out your employment rights if you've been laid-off or put on short time working hours.

I'm dating a work colleague

When harmless flirting gets serious...

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