Rights and Responsibilities Work Rights Everyone is Entitled

Rights and Responsibilities Work Rights Everyone is Entitled to – a quick guide

Everyone at work enjoys these rights from their first day of work: n n n the National Minimum Wage working time rights (including breaks, holidays and holiday pay and a limit on the working week) health and safety protection the right to join a union protection from unfair discrimination.

What is the minimum wage that I am entitled to? n n n aged 22 and over is £ 5. 05 per hour 18 -21 year olds is £ 4. 25 per hour 16 -17 year olds starts lower at £ 3. 00 an hour

working hours, holidays, breaks and leave n n How long you can work each week How often you get breaks How much holiday you can have Time off

Health and Safety What are the legal duties on my employer to ensure my health, safety and welfare at work?

Unions have I the right to join a union?

discrimination and harassment n n n n harassment and bullying at work equal pay sexual harassment and discrimination disability discrimination sexuality discrimination racial discrimination religious discrimination

Useful link n http: //www. worksmart. org. uk

What do employers expect in return? Employees must….

Be available, willing and capable to work

Must take reasonable care and skill

Must take proper care of their employer’s equipment

Must obey reasonable orders

Must always “play fair” with the employer”

Summary in a nutshell n If employers and employees are to work well together, they both need to know what they are expected to do, and what their rights are

Summary in a nutshell n An employee has a Contract of Employment, Health and Safety laws and the right to join a Union

Summary in a nutshell n The employer expects a willingness to work, the use of care and skill, reasonable obedience and loyalty

And some law…. n n n The Race Relations Act 1976 The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (1986) The Equal Pay Act 1970 National Minimum Wage Act 1998 The Employment Rights Act 1996 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974