Employment advice

Wages and tax

Student Tax advice for students
Student Tax Advice site and a tax refund calculator have been created to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions about tax, and to help you find out if you might be eligible for a tax refund.

National Minimum Wage
Almost all UK workers have a legal right to a minimum level of pay, called the National Minimum Wage. The level is set by the government each year based on the recommendations of the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC) further information on the National Minimum Wage rates.

Business Link National Minimum Wage advice for volunteers

National Insurance Numbers for International and EU Students

To arrange to obtain your National Insurance Number telephone The National Insurance Number allocation Service on 0845 600 0643

• If you are an EU student you will be invited to attend an interview, the date and time of which will be arranged during the phone call.
• If you are an International Student you will be asked for your name and address, and required to complete an application form which will be sent to you.

For further information see the UKCISA website

Yellow cards for Romanian and Bulgarian students

Get in touch with the UK Border Agency for advice on whether or not you have permissions to work in the UK. You can contact them on the following number:

Tel:0114 207 5860

Or contact the Sponsorship and Employer's Helpline: 0300 123 4699 (Open Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm.)

E-mail: SponsorshipPBSenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

Equal opportunities

Commission for Racial Equality
Work towards a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. The new commission is working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

Information and advice on Discrimination at work

Information for students with a disability

Recruitment agencies

Further information and advice on using recruitment agencies including links to agency workers rights is available from our booklet Using recruitment agencies which is available from the Vacancy sources and top tips section.

Other resources

Acas
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service offer independent specialist advice on work related issues.

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks
If you are asked for a CRB check by an employer then it is the employer's responsibility to provide you with the CRB check application form. You will only need to apply for a CRB check as and when an employer asks you to do so. You can only apply for a CRB check via an employer.

Citizens Advice
Offers advice on work related issues.

Pay and Work Rights Helpline
Telephone helpline for advice on your rights in the workplace.

WorkSMART
From the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is a searchable database of employment rights with information on where to go for further help and support.