Services in rights and responsibilities at work (2)
A contract of employment
This is important. You should get a contract within eight weeks of starting a job. If you don’t, ask your employer. The terms and conditions of your contract begin as soon as you start work. When you receive it, check it carefully as it sets…Employment agencies
Employment agencies provide staff recruitment and selection services to companies Agencies are not allowed to charge the job seeker a fee - the employer pays. There are two exceptions to this - entertainment and modelling work. Agencies vary in the range of jobs they offer. The vacancies…Employment rights including equality and permission to work in the UK
There are laws covering employment They include equality and discrimination, and employment rights, such as the right to a contract, pay, working hours and holidays, as well as rights around unfair dismissal and trade unions. There is information on all your rights at work on…Equality
The Equality Law 2010 Under this law: Everyone is treated equally and is protected from discrimination - being treated differently, less favourably or worse than others. The law is not easy and understanding what counts as discrimination is also not easy. If you feel you…Part-time jobs at age 13-16
Working in a part-time job at age 13-16 You can have a part-time paid or unpaid job as long as the type of work you do is suitable for a young person, will not interfere with your education and will not harm you. Your employer has to…Pay, the National Minimum Wage, tax and national insurance
National Minimum Wage Employers must pay you at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) if you have reached the official school leaving date The National Minimum Wage rates are reviewed every April. From 1 April 2024 the NMW is: Apprentice - £6.40 an hour Age 16-17…Payslips
Most employees have a right to receive a payslip or pay statement at, or before the time of payment Your payslip will include: the name of the company you work for your name your pay reference number payment date – when the money will be…