News that helps people understand pay rights.
Articles explain changes in employment pay law, statutory rates and workplace rights across the UK, US, Canada and Australia. This is not a generic blog — it is an editorial layer that points people to the right calculator or guide.
Redundancy
Redundancy pay, consultation rights, settlement agreements and what happens when a job ends.
How to Negotiate Severance Pay in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your employer offered you statutory redundancy pay. Here is how to negotiate an enhanced severance package — including settlement agreements, ex gratia payments, and common employer concessions.
Who Misses Out on Australian Redundancy Pay
Most Australian redundancy explainers cover the NES pay scale. This one covers the carve-outs — small business employers, excluded employees, and dismissals that are not genuine redundancies.
Pay Rights
Minimum wage, final pay, payslips, deductions, overtime and unlawful withholding.
US Final Paycheck Laws by State: Every Deadline in 2026
Final paycheck deadlines range from the same day (California if you are fired) to the next regular payday in over 20 states. Here is every state's rules in one place.
When Notice Goes Wrong: Wrongful Dismissal, Garden Leave and Restrictive Covenants
The evergreen guide covers how notice is calculated. This piece covers what happens when it goes wrong — short notice, summary dismissal, and how garden leave interacts with restrictive covenants.
Can an Employer Cut Your Pay Without Telling You? UK Law
Your employer cannot simply cut your pay. Here is what the law says about unlawful deductions, the right to refuse, and how to bring a claim if they do it anyway.
When Sick Pay Falls Short: Enhanced Schemes, Unpaid SSP and Dismissal
The evergreen guide covers eligibility and the 28-week limit. This piece covers the gaps: the 80%-of-earnings cap, enhanced contractual schemes, enforcing unpaid SSP, and dismissal while off sick.
US Overtime Law 2026: FLSA Rules, Eligibility and Pay
Most US workers are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5× their regular rate. Here is how to tell if you qualify, how overtime is calculated, and how to recover unpaid overtime.
How to Read Your UK Tax Code — and What to Do If It's Wrong
Your tax code controls how much income tax your employer deducts. Here is how to read it, spot errors (emergency codes, wrong allowances), and get a refund if you've overpaid.
Parental Leave & Workplace Rights
Maternity, paternity, dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and workplace changes.
UK Maternity Pay Rights 2026: SMP, OMP, and What You Are Entitled To
UK Statutory Maternity Pay pays 90% of average earnings for 6 weeks, then £194.32/week (or 90% if lower) for up to 33 more weeks. Here is how to qualify and what to expect week by week.
Constructive Dismissal UK: How to Prove It
Being forced to resign because of your employer's conduct? Constructive dismissal is legally a dismissal — and you can claim compensation. Here is everything you need to know.