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Working in the UK - a guide to your rights

Issue date
15 Jan 2017

Working in the UK

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Welcome to the TUC guide on your rights at work in the UK. The TUC is the national centre of trade unions in the UK – we represent more than 5.5 million workers and 52 unions from a variety of sectors.

Trade unions bring workers together to defend rights at work, make sure workplaces are safe and bargain for better pay and conditions for their members. Find out how to join a union.

STEP 1

The rights you are entitled to at work will depend on the type of worker you are.
 

What type of worker are you?

STEP 2

Once you have established what category of worker you are, find out what rights apply to you from the links below. 
 

Pay guidanceRights for expecting or new parentsHours of work and holidaysHealth and safety rights at workDealing with problems at workAgency workersJoin a unionUseful contacts

This online guide was produced with financial support from the European Commission as part of the project ‘Developing information for migrant workers through transnational cooperation’ with trade union partners LIGA in Hungary and Cartel-ALFA in Romania.​ Sole responsibility lies with the author and the European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Disclaimer: The legal system of any country is always complex. You should treat this as a guide to the basics. If you think you are losing out, or your employer is breaking the law, you should take further advice here.