Workers' Rights
Information about employment law and workplace equality rights in the UK. Topics include discrimination, maternity and paternity leave, age-related rights and promoting equality at work.
Maternity Leave Entitlement
Female employees can take up to 52 weeks of maternity leave and receive statutory maternity pay covering the first six weeks at 90% salary.
Rights for Elderly Employees
Older workers have legal protections against age discrimination at work, but ageism remains widespread in many workplaces.
Talk and Act Positively About Equality at Work
Persistent workplace inequality shows why individual workers must speak up and take action on equality issues.
The Law and Discrimination in the Workplace
Find out what counts as illegal workplace discrimination and what rights you have if your employer treats you unfairly.
The Lowdown on Paternity Leave
See what paternity leave rights UK fathers actually have and how much statutory pay they're entitled to.