Employment Rights
In the UK, employee rights are mainly governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996, which outlines essential protections such as minimum wage, paid holidays, protection against unfair dismissal, maternity/paternity leave, flexible working requests, and redundancy rights.
Other key legislation includes the National Minimum Wage Act 1998, which establishes the minimum wage, the Equality Act 2010, which prohibits workplace discrimination, and the Working Time Regulations 1998, which set guidelines for working hours and breaks.
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Key aspects of UK employment law for employees include:
- Minimum Wage: Employees are entitled to the National Minimum Wage, which varies by age.
- Paid Holidays: Employees have a statutory right to a minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave.
- Working Hours: The average weekly working hours are limited to 48, with the option for employees to opt out.
- Protection Against Discrimination: Under the Equality Act 2010, employees are protected from discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and more.
- Family Leave: Employees are entitled to statutory maternity, paternity, and adoption leave with pay.
- Flexible Working: Employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements, and employers must give reasonable consideration to these requests.
- Unfair Dismissal: Employees are protected from unfair dismissal and may be entitled to compensation if dismissed unjustly.
- Whistleblowing Protection: Employees are legally protected if they report wrongdoing within their company.
- Part-time Worker Protection: Part-time workers must not be treated less favorably than full-time employees performing similar roles.
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Book your initial consultation with our Employment Solicitors in Birmingham. Freephone 0330 333 8797, request a callback or email info@wildings-solicitors.co.uk for specialist advice.
