• Being offered a job? Start here...
  • Different kinds of employment
  • Employment agreements
  • Can I have someone help me when I talk to my employer?
• About to start or have just started a new job?
  • Obligations
  • Health and safety
  • Trial and probation periods
  • About unions
• Want to know about your entitlements?
  • Your basic rights as an employee
  • All Things Pay
  • Tax
  • Public holidays
  • Taking a holiday break (annual holidays)
  • Sick from work
  • Bereavement leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Tea and lunch breaks
• Got a problem at work?
  • Health and safety
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Bullying
• Quitting your job or just been fired?

Your basic rights as an employee

There are a lot of different laws that apply when you are working. This section will tell you what your rights and obligations are, and how to keep safe at work.