Your Rights at WorkWhen you become employed, you have a number of legal rights. Connexions Black Country has produced a leaflet called 'You Have Rights as a Young Worker' to tell you a little bit more. Ask in centres if you would like a copy or download here. If you have any questions or worries about your rights at work, contact the Connexions Recruitment Team on Freephone 0800 132796. National Minimum WageThere is a national minimum wage, which applies to workers aged 16 and over.
Right to time off for study or trainingIf you're aged 16 or 17, and have less than 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent, you are entitled to time off from work to get a nationally recognised qualification, such as NVQ. This could be done at college, with a training provider or in the workplace. Working hours(There are special rules for workers in the Transport Industry - for further details, please contact the Wages and Employment Rights Advice Service on 0121 643 3972). If you've reached school leaving age, but are not yet 18, you are not allowed to work more than 8 hours a day. You cannot work more than 40 hours per week and should be given at least 2 days off work a week. If you're 18 or over, you shouldn?t be expected to work more than 13 hours a day. You should be given at least 2 days off a fortnight. You cannot be required to work more than 48 hours a week. However, this can be averaged over a 17-week period. If you want to work more than 48 hours a week, you can agree to this so long as you put this in writing. ContactsACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)Free info on employment rights for both employees and employers (through their national helpline number listed below). Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)Advice and information on equality issues Disability Rights Commission (DRC)Advice and information on disability rights Equal Opportunities CommissionGeneral advice about issues relating to sex discrimination Health and Safety ExecutiveAdvice and information on health and safety at work, including hours of work National Infoline: 08701 545500 Minicom: 02920 808 5537 Tel: 0121 607 6200 e-mail:hseinformationservice@natbrit.com Law CentresLaw Centres provide free legal services to people who live in their catchment area. To find out if there is a Law Centre near you, call The Law Centres Federation on the number listed below, or visit their website. TUC (Trades Union Congress)The TUC produce a range of free leaflets which cover employment rights information. You can download the leaflets at the TUC website, or read them on-line at Worksmart, or request them on this number: 0870 400 6822 |
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