Law and support

Law and the workplace

If you are having problems at work and need legal support and advice the following websites can provide you with information and guidance.

Basic rights at work

The following websites may be able to assist you If you need advice on your basic rights at work such as -

  • pay
  • holidays
  • contract discrepancies

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information on your rights at work.

GOV.UK can also provide you with advice on your rights at work and Trade Unions.

Problems at work

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information if you are having problems at work.

GOV.UK can provide you with advice on discrimination and your rights.

Dismissal from work

If you are experiencing dismissal from work or formal procedures, you can get advice and support from the following websites.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information and support on dismissal from work.

GOV.UK can also provide you with information on disciplinary procedures and actions at work.

Rights at work for under 18's

If you are under 18 and are working your rights may be different. For more information and support the following websites can assist you.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent information on your rights at work if you are under 18.

Accident at work

If you have had an accident at work and need further support and advice, the following may be able to provide you with this.

We can provide you with information on what processes you can follow when reporting accidents at work.

Citizens Advice can provide you with independent advice and support if you have had an accident at work.