Key HR Facts – An easier path through the maze

[Updated 20/12/24]

Do you need to check a fact about employment rights? Key HR Facts lets yuo find such facts without having to trawl through lots of internet sites. It is free and easy to use and is:

  • Kept simple but informative;
  • Arranged by topics for ease of use;
  • Not like a bookcase stuffed with volumes but it gives:
  • basic facts on employment rights to help you to make a decision, whether as a manager or an employee;
  • current rates of statutory pay and compensation;
  • tips and information often overlooked by both managers and staff;
  • reference to blog articles on the topic – but references are used sparingly.
Photo of mobile phone screen showing a book case full of books.

Pay and compensation rates show the rates from 6th April 2024 or another date as noted in the relevant heading. Rates for the previous year are shown in brackets. ~~

From 6th April 2024, a cap of £700 per week on an individual’s pay applies when calculating some awards. ~

Get started by viewing the topics list and just click on the relevant heading. An index of the contents will appear, if there is more than one section.


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