Useful Contacts - Working in the UK
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Join a unionA trade union will support you to deal with problems you are having at work, help you to come together with other workers to bargain with your employer to secure better pay and treatment and provide you with legal support in grievance and disciplinary processes. To find out which union you can join, go to: https://www.tuc.org.uk/join-union. Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) ACAS is a public body that promotes good workplace relations. Its national helpline offers advice on the national minimum wage, employment agencies, working time, agricultural workers’ rights and working for a gangmaster. It offers a translation service in over 100 languages. T: 0300 123 1100 open from 8am—8pm Monday–Friday and 9am—1pm on Saturday |
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)The EHRC is an independent body established to help eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality and protect human rights. |
Citizens AdviceCitizens Advice offers free, confidential advice on debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, and immigration online and in their local offices. |
Health and Safety ExecutiveThe Health and Safety Executive is a government body that provides advice and information on health and safety issues. T: 0300 003 1747 (8.30am—5pm) |
Maternity ActionMaternity Action is a charity working to promote the rights of pregnant women and tackle discrimination. It has information on maternity rights in a number of different languages: |