Employment rights

Employees are protected by a wide range of employment rights. This overview will help you understand the key regulations and avoid expensive mistakes.

Employment rights - overview

Employees are protected by a wide range of employment rights. This overview will help you understand the key regulations and avoid expensive mistakes.

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Minimum pay rates | infographic

Almost all workers are entitled to certain statutory and minimum pay rates. Check what rates of pay your employees are entitled to.

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Sample written Statement of Employment Particulars

Every employee is entitled to a written Statement of Employment Particulars outlining the terms of employment. Download a range of full and part-time contracts, self employed and contractor and sub contractor statements of employment.

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Handling pay and wages

You must pay your workers in accordance with the law and with their contracts of employment. This Acas guidance can help you get it right.