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TOIL policy: Time off in lieu rules and overtime policy

If your employees sometimes need to put in extra hours, offering time off in lieu (TOIL) can be a smart and fair way to say thank you.

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5 August, 2025 by Sarah Benstead

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Can employees take holiday during their notice period?

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30 July, 2025 by Laura Sands

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6 reasons not to contact an employee whilst they're off sick

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13 May, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to calculate holiday pay on termination of employment (UK)

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1 May, 2025 by Matt Rooke

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Can an employee take unpaid leave?

Flexible Working

17 April, 2025 by Laura Sands

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Compassionate & bereavement leave: What are the rules?

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12 March, 2025 by Sarah Benstead

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Sick pay & entitlement on zero-hours contracts

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12 February, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and how does it work?

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21 January, 2025 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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The price of unused holiday: December's hidden cost

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16 December, 2024 by Amy Rosoman

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The legal implications of unclaimed holiday

Employment Law

17 September, 2024 by Tessa Robinson - Legal Director at Outset & Breathe's employment law expert

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