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Employment Rights

Employment Rights — Know Where You Stand

Being dismissed, made redundant, or treated unfairly at work is stressful — but UK employment law gives workers strong protections. Most employment disputes can be resolved without going to tribunal if you understand your rights early and act within the time limits.

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Time limit warning: Employment Tribunal claims must usually be submitted within 3 months less one day from the date of dismissal or the act you're complaining about. You must also notify ACAS before you can claim. Don't delay.
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Unfair Dismissal
When dismissal is unlawful, the qualifying period, fair and unfair reasons, and how to claim.
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Redundancy
Your rights in redundancy — pay, consultation, notice, and how to challenge an unfair redundancy.
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Discrimination at Work
Protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, direct and indirect discrimination, and what to do.
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Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), how long it lasts, what happens when it ends, and your rights when ill.
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Holiday Pay
Minimum annual leave entitlements, how holiday pay is calculated, and claiming what you're owed.
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Employment Tribunal
How the Employment Tribunal works, strict time limits, ACAS Early Conciliation, and what to expect.
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Zero Hours Contracts
Your rights on a zero hours contract — holiday, sick pay, exclusivity clauses, and minimum wage.

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