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.
Dealing with discrimination at work
Every employer must have a procedure to deal with employees’ problems and complaints (known as grievances). Our in-depth guide offers practical advice and information about how you can use your work’s procedure to complain about...
Working Parents (or parents to be)
Being a working parent or carer can be extremely stressful.At times you will need to take time off work, leave early, or come in late, and you may worry that this will not go down too well with your boss or colleagues. But the thing...
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...
Unfair dismissal
Getting the sack is everyone’s worst nightmare, but what can you do about it? We explain what counts as unfair dismissal, and give a step by step guide to making a claim for unfair dismissal at an employment tribunal.
How to survive a disciplinary hearing
Whether you are a professional footballer or an ordinary mortal disciplinary hearings can seem terrifying. Read our quick guide to surviving a disciplinary hearing
Discrimination at work
There are laws that protect you from being discriminated against at work. This in-depth guide explains exactly what discrimination is illegal, what you can do about it, how the system works, and how you can make a claim.
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.
Wrong age problem page
Have you got a problem at work? Or are you finding it difficult to get a job, get promoted or sent on training? Do you think it might be something to do with your age? Our employment discrimination answers your questions.
Age equality
If you get asked for advice from members of the public you'll need to know about the new rules outlawing age discrimination. Our pack not only outlines the law but also explains what you can do to help your clients.
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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, and write to our discrimination expert Richard Leong. He's ready and waiting to answer your questions.
Get advice
Use the Community Legal Advice website to find an adviser or solicitor in your area.
Go to www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk or find other sources of help.
