Employment Law
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CONTRACTS AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This page includes information about types of worker, employee rights, overtime and changes to contracts.
When you are employed by someone, there is a contract which agrees what you will do and what the employer will do for you. The rights that you have under your contract of employment are in addition to the rights you have under law - for example, the right to be paid the National Minimum Wage and the right to paid holidays. Find out more here.
You need to know what type of job you have: are you an employee, a worker, or self-employed? Check here.
PAY
If you are experiencing problems with your employer not paying you, visit this page to find out what to do and what your rights are.
You’re entitled to the minimum wage or living wage if you’re an employee or a worker - including an agency worker. Find out more and make sure that you are being paid correctly by your employer, plus learn what to do if you are not.
Most people who work are entitled to sick pay. Check if you’re entitled here.
YOUR RIGHTS
A healthy work-life balance will mean different things to us all. It’s not so much about splitting your time 50/50 between work and leisure but making sure you feel fulfilled and content in both areas of your life. Find out more here.
Find out the maternity/paternity pay and rights you are legally entitled to when you have a child whilst in employment.
If you are sacked from your job, you have rights that your employer must follow by law. Check these here.
If you are made redundant, you need to check that this has been done fairly and in line with the law. Check here.
Understand the legal requirements from yourself and your employer when it comes to trade union membership.
If you feel you are being discriminated against at work, you can get support with this. You can find information on how to deal with this here.
Find out what working from home and hybrid working means, and what you are entitled to.
PROBLEMS AT WORK
If you have a problem at work, it’s usually best to start by talking to your employer about it. You might be able to sort out the problem informally.
If you have a concern, problem or complaint at work, you might want to take this up with your employer. This is called 'raising a grievance'. Find out more about this here.
If your employer has concerns or a complaint about your work, they might decide to take disciplinary action against you.