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Consider soil protection before construction begins
The importance of a soil resources survey prior to any earthmoving, and information on sustainable drainage systems.
Sourcing, importing and manufacturing topsoil
How to ensure imported topsoil is suitable for its intended purpose, plus waste legislation you need to be aware of.
Benefits of managing soil in the built environment
Environmental and economic advantages of managing soils effectively during your construction projects.
What is a construction soil management plan?
The importance of having a soil management plan in your construction projects for environmental protection.
How to separate waste at construction sites
How separating waste on construction sites can bring cost savings and reduce overall environmental impact.
Pressures on soil in the built environment
An overview of construction industry practices that have the potential to damage or restrict soil function.
Soil aftercare in construction
How to treat amenity grass, tree pits and planting beds after spreading in order to maximise soil function.
Uses for surplus construction topsoil
Suggested ways for your business to use excessive amounts of topsoil taken from your construction site.
Direct Earnings Attachments (DEA): making deductions from an employee's salary
The Department for Communities will write to you if you need to make DEA deductions for an employee.
Direct Earnings Attachment (DEA) payment schedule
The supporting payment schedule for a DEA that must be completed and issued in order to ensure that the correct payment is allocated to the correct debtor account.
Universal Credit
Employer guidance on Universal Credit - a payment for working-age people who are on a low income or are out of work.
JobStart
Employer incentive scheme to help people aged 16–24 and 50-64 years old at risk of long-term unemployment enter the workplace.
Tips for creating an LGBTQIA+ inclusive workplace
Practical steps to help employers make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA+) staff feel included and respected in the workplace.
What is sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace?
How to identify different types of workplace sexual orientation discrimination and some examples of these.
LGBT staff: employer legal duties
The legal responsibilities to ensure that employers do not discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans staff.
Supporting trans staff
How employers can support trans employees by ensuring the unique challenges they face are minimised.
Employing and supporting LGBTQIA+ workers
How employers can develop an inclusive workplace environment and support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual (LGBTQIA+) staff.