Legislation

Employment Law is very complex. Your local Job Centre can supply a series of booklets on different aspects of the law. If you have a problem, then the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service runs a free, confidential service.

Even if you employ someone for just one hour a week, they have certain rights under current employment legislation. These include:

• written details of their terms of employment within 8 weeks of starting.
• time off in certain circumstances, such as maternity leave.
• continued employment if the business changes hands.
• the right to join a trade union.
• fair treatment on the grounds of race and gender.
• redundancy pay if they are made redundant after 2 years in your employment.

For more information on all aspects of employment contact:

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Franborough House
123-157 Bothwell Street
Glasgow
G2 7RJ
Tel: 0141 204 2677
Fax: 0141 221 4697

The Employment Department
Employment Agency Licensing Office
City House
New Station Street
Leeds
LS1 4JH
Tel: 0113 283 6300
Fax: 0113 283 6547