It is illegal for you to be treated differently because of your gender, race, or religion, or if you have a disability or you work part time instead of full time.
The Commission for Equality and Human Rights promotes equality and tackle discrimination in relation to gender, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, race and promote human rights. Its help line is 0845 604 6610.
Useful links
- direct.gov has information on the National Minimum wage
- Disability Law Service provides free legal advice to disabled people. Telephone 020 7791 9800
- HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has information on Health and Safety at work.
- The Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service offers advice and support about your rights at work. They can also give you information about organisations in your area that could help you further. 4th floor Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW. Advice line 0161 839 3888 (voice & Minicom).
- TUC has information on Work Rights.
- Wiseup2work is an on-line resource to help young people cope with their first encounter with the world of work
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away.