Working Rights

Your employment rights explained clearly, covering holidays, dismissal, contracts and overtime. Articles include statutory entitlements, how to challenge unfair treatment, and understanding temporary worker protections.

Claiming Tax Credits and Working Benefits

You can claim working benefits and tax credits even with a job if your income is low enough, and it's worth checking what you qualify for.

Holiday Entitlement Rights Explained

Every UK full-time worker gets a minimum of 28 days holiday a year, and your employer must give you this even if they won't offer more.

How to Take Industrial Action in the Workplace

Know your rights and proper procedures before taking industrial action at work to protect your job and strengthen your case.

Knowing Your Temporary Worker Rights

Temporary workers have legal rights to holiday pay, minimum wage, and safe working conditions that employers can't ignore.

Negotiating a Work or Employment Contract

Know what to negotiate when you get a job offer and how to ask for what you deserve without damaging the relationship.

Taking a Break at Work: What Are Your Rights?

You're legally entitled to rest breaks at work, here's what your rights actually are and what your employer must provide.

Unpaid Overtime: Know Your Rights

Your employer can't force you to work more than 48 hours a week, and overtime pay depends on what's in your contract.

Your Rights if You Are Dismissed from Work

Know what counts as fair, unfair, or wrongful dismissal and when you can take your employer to an employment tribunal.