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Your Rights at Work : A Tuc Guide
Employee rights have improved significantly thanks to laws such as the working time regulations, the national minimum wage and new rights for parents. But things can go wrong even in the best-run workplaces and many people still feel insecure and pressurized at work. Stress, bullying and long hours are all on the increase. to take if they feel their rights are being infringed. This jargon-free consumer guide should bring everyone up-to-date with the latest legal developments. It offers comprehensive advice on such key issues as maternity rights, parental leave, bullying, discrimination, dismissal and redundancy, pay and holiday rights. It also provides impartial guidance on the employment tribunal process.
208 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2000
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TUC
107 booksThe TUC exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.3 million working people who make up our 47 member unions.
The TUC seeks to work well in all that we do. We are accredited by Fair Tax Mark, Good Business Charter and the London Mayor’s Good Work Standard. We are also a Living Wage employer.
The TUC seeks to work well in all that we do. We are accredited by Fair Tax Mark, Good Business Charter and the London Mayor’s Good Work Standard. We are also a Living Wage employer.
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December 4, 2022
The book was good, well written, to the point and not condescending. There were examples, covering of basic rights and the a look at work law; with some procedures and places to go -for support - chucked in for good measure.
It also tries to illustrate how most of these agreements are handled, with an emphasise on informal discussion between parties. Often it warns against chasing court cases and to settle with the employer.
Quality-wise, the book was faultless and does what is on the cover, however - as much as these people are invested in unions (and who clearly believe in them) and the TUC - it comes across biased; especially since there are many sections that mention your best option is to join a union. I don't dis-believe this, but a book about employment law with TUC on the front page should perhaps be more discreet.
However, the horrible truth about all of this is that law is so complex and credit should be given that the author does not sweeten the state of affairs.
Given I have had problems for years and decided to read into it, I have found this book useful and at least recommend it as a good start to anyone.
It also tries to illustrate how most of these agreements are handled, with an emphasise on informal discussion between parties. Often it warns against chasing court cases and to settle with the employer.
Quality-wise, the book was faultless and does what is on the cover, however - as much as these people are invested in unions (and who clearly believe in them) and the TUC - it comes across biased; especially since there are many sections that mention your best option is to join a union. I don't dis-believe this, but a book about employment law with TUC on the front page should perhaps be more discreet.
However, the horrible truth about all of this is that law is so complex and credit should be given that the author does not sweeten the state of affairs.
Given I have had problems for years and decided to read into it, I have found this book useful and at least recommend it as a good start to anyone.
August 13, 2018
Helpful book to get a general overview of all your rights at work and how to deal with issues. Lays it all out with and without jargon and helps a layman understand the law. Helpful book to refer to and to get references where to turn for further advice.
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