Can I accept a gift from a client?
Decline or declare any gift that could reasonably be seen to influence a decision. Gifts and hospitality above the Company's stated limit must be declared to your manager and logged in the gifts register. Cash or cash equivalents are never accepted. Conflicts of interest and outside work must be…
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What maternity and paternity leave is available in the UK?
You can take up to 52 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Eligible employees receive Statutory Maternity or Adoption Pay for up to 39 weeks, and after 26 weeks of service the Company tops this up to full pay for the first 16 weeks. Partners can take up to 2 weeks of paternity leave on full pay,…
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How much annual leave do I get in the UK?
UK employees get 25 days of annual leave plus the 8 England and Wales bank holidays, so 33 days in a full holiday year. Leave accrues in advance and is pro-rated if you join or leave part way through the year, which runs from 1 January to 31 December. You can carry over up to 5 unused days, which…
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How does the UK pension work?
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the workplace pension. The Company pays 6% of qualifying basic salary when you pay at least 4%, which is above the 3% legal minimum. You can opt out within the statutory window and can opt back in later. See Retirement benefits and pension (UK).
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What sick pay do I get in the UK?
Tell your manager before 9:30am on the first day you are off. You can self-certify for up to 7 calendar days and need a fit note from day 8. Once you are through probation you receive full pay for up to 10 working days of certified sickness in any rolling 12 months. After that, or if you do not q…
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