Rights and responsibilities at work

Employers and workers have rights and responsibilities under the laws and working arrangements that apply to their jobs.

Employment terms and working conditions

Your employer should explain your duties, terms of employment and working arrangements. The rules that apply depend on where you work and the type of employment.

Health, safety and adjustments

Employers are responsible for workplace health and safety and for considering reasonable adjustments where required. If you have a problem at work, raise it with your employer using its procedures.

Access to Work may help with practical barriers to eligible work in Havenstead. It provides additional support alongside the employer’s responsibilities.

Problems at work

The correct route depends on the issue. An employment grievance, a health and safety concern and a complaint about discrimination may need different procedures.

You can check working hours and rest breaks for guidance on usual limits and minimum breaks.

For advice about a workplace dispute or conciliation, see Acas. To report a workplace health and safety concern, see the Health and Safety Executive.

The Department for Work and Skills is responsible for Havenstead employment policy. It does not decide individual employment disputes.

Employment services in England are provided under the relevant England arrangements.