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Work, Jobs and Retirement
This section aims to provide information for people who are looking for work, are in employment, are approaching retirement or who have already retired. There are links to various organisations that can help with looking for work, employment laws, income tax and many more.
It also provides information for employers and organisations that wish to work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus.
For additional information on public services all in 1 place go to website
ACAS
“Age Discrimination”
What does this mean to you as an employee?
What does this mean to you as an employer?
Find out about your rights at work eg time off and discipline.
The A –Z will give you information, and answers to frequently asked questions.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits.
Access the website to complete and submit forms online and find information on a variety of topics including income tax codes and tax credits.
Employers can find advice about tax and National Insurance as well as download forms.
For Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit see “Finance and Benefits”
Jobcentre Plus (JCP)
Access the website for advice on the following:
Looking for a job
Making a claim to Jobseekers Allowance
Searching for a job online
New Deal programmes to help get people back into work
Details of local job fairs
For employers the site will give advice on:
Local events for employers
Filling a vacancy-help to meet your recruitment needs
Jobseeker Direct
This is a quick and easy telephone service to help you find a full-time or part-time job. The lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays and the calls are charged at local rates.
Telephone: 08456 067890
Pension Tracing Service
The Pension Tracing Service is a free service to the general public. By searching a database of over 200,000 UK pension schemes the Pension Tracing Service helps people to get back in touch with their old pension providers by finding a contact name and address.
Access the online application form PT1 via The Pension Service website or request a form by telephone.
Telephone number: 08456 002537
Statutory Sick Pay
The Pension Service
The Pension Service website will provide information on a variety of issues including;
Approaching retirement
Pension forecasts
State Pension Deferral- earn extra State Pension or a lump sum
Winter Fuel payments
Volunteering
Retired and/or time to spare? Have you considered volunteering? See the section headed “Volunteering” for information on how you can become involved.
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