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LEARNER EXPERIENCE
THE TRAINING & LEARNING COMPANY
EMPLOYMENT LAW
All employees are protected by a series of basic legal rights. Changes to these rights are occurring all of the time and
you should always seek detailed advice about your individual circumstances.
GUIDE TO YOUR RIGHTS
From Day 1 you are entitled to:
• An itemised pay slip or statement.
• Equal pay.
• No discrimination on the basis of sex, racism sexual orientation, religious beliefs and age.
• A limit of 48 hours on the maximum average working week.
• 20 days of paid leave every year.
After 1 months service you are entitled to:
• One week’s notice of dismissal.
After 2 months service you are entitled to:
• A written statement of your terms and conditions (NB a contract of employment legally exists as soon as you
have received payment for work, most employees are given a written contract before or upon starting work).
After 1 years service you are entitled to:
• Redundancy pay.
• Protection against unfair dismissal.
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE (NMW)
There are different levels of national living wage and NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an
Apprentice. The current rates are:
25 and
Year 21 to 24 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
over
April 2019 £8.21 £7.70 £6.15 £4.35 £3.90
The Training & Learning Company
