Working in the UK
UK Working Conditions
Workers' rights in the UK will depend on their general rights under the law and their contract of employment. The contract of employment can only give the worker more rights
UK employment law is very good at protecting workers' rights. All workers are entitled to be paid for the work they have done and the minimum national wage standard rate is £5.35 for workers aged 22 and over.
Nearly all workers are also entitled to at least four weeks paid annual leave, sick pay and maternity and paternity leave. All employers have a duty to take care of the health and safety of all their employees.
Salaries will vary greatly depending on the nature of the job, the industry and the location.
There are special rules about the employment of children and young people.
- Latest Immigration News
-
- UK Announces Local Biometric Clinic for Visa Applicants
The UK will provide visa applicants from Antigua & Barbuda with a local Mobile Biometric Clinic on May 18, 2012. - Russia Urges UK to Relax Visas
The UK should ease visa regulations for visitors from Russia, according to the Russian ambassador. - New Requirement on Human Rights for UK Visas Announced
Citizens from outside the European Union accused of serious human rights abuses would not be allowed to enter Britain after British immigration rules are changed, according to a report released by Foreign Secretary William Hague on April 30, 2012.
- UK Announces Local Biometric Clinic for Visa Applicants
