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Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers
Workers over 18 are usually entitled to 3 types of break - rest breaks at…
Employers can say when employees take rest breaks during work time as long…
Workers may be entitled to ‘compensatory rest’ if they don’t have the…
Workers aren’t entitled to the 3 general types of rest break if they work…
Young workers (above school leaving age and under 18) are usually entitled…
Workers who can’t take or aren’t allowed rest breaks should speak to their…
A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services. Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the...
Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets and restore pride in their towns.
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
Minimum wage rates for different types of paid employment - time work, output work, unmeasured work, salaried hours work.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
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