Your rights at work and trade unions
Includes health and safety, accidents at work and joining a trade union
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There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
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Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
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Employers must make reasonable adjustments to make sure workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged
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Working while taking your pension, State Pension age, retirement age, how long you can work, tax and national insurance, flexible working, discrimination