We spend an ever-increasing proportion of our lives at work, so it is important that you are treated properly while you are there and that you get everything your hard work entitles you to.
In this section, we explain what your rights are in different situations, how to deal with problems, and how to stand up for yourself if you're being discriminated against or treated unfairly.
Swine flu and employment rights problem page
Worried about catching swine flu at work? Are you getting hassle at work because you've had swine flu? Our expert answers questions on swine flu and your employment rights.
Expecting your rights
If you are about to become a parent you are probably excited. But when you are not hopping from foot to foot with pure joy, you might also be a little bit worried about how it will go down at work, how you'll survive financially...
Working parents
Being a working parent is difficult. But there are laws to try and make it easier be a top-quality parent and a treasured employee at the same time. This guide explains what they are, and legal agony aunt, Beverly Reid, advises...
Dealing with discrimination at work – how to use the grievance procedure
We show you how to use your work's grievance procedures to deal with problems at work because you are being discriminated against. It can also be used to help you to deal with other sorts of complaints.
Young workers
...Are you young and working? Or, thinking about starting work for the first time? Don't let your job become a bad experience you'd rather forget - Have a read of our guide for Young Workers. It explains what rights you have at...
Too young or too old?
Has anyone ever assumed that you're too young or too old to a do a particular job or go on training? If it hasn't happened to you already it might at some point in the future. This is age discrimination and is now illegal.
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Think you may have you been discriminated against?
Have you been treated unfairly? Do other people seem to get a better deal than you?
See our Is that discrimination? section
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