Employees Rights

As an employee, it is important for you  to understand the rights that you are entitled to in the course of your employment. These rights are outlined in the Employment Rights Act 1996, which gives statutory guidelines that Employers must adhere to.

Legislation provides a wide range of rights for the employee from daily rest breaks, a minimum wage though to maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

We have detailed a useful summary of these rights, outlined below;

  • Minimum Wage
  • Paternity rights
  • Maternal/Paternal/Adoption leave
  • Working time regulations
  • Holidays
  • Sickness leave
  • Flexible employment
  • Discrimination

Employment rights can be complex and may vary according to your contract of employment. We are able to offer you advice in this respect and should you be experiencing an issue at work in relation to the above, we will offer guidance and assistance in reviewing your contract of employment to ascertain whether you have been treated fairly or have a claim to bring against your Employer.

The duties that an employer owes an employee are increasingly wide ranging and covers also, in some circumstances, your relationship with a fellow employee.

For more infomation please contact one of the following:

Name Position Office
Patrick Langrishe Partner Budleigh Salterton
Craig Oliver Solicitor Exeter