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Pay and Work Rights Helpline – you have a powerful friend
Contact the helpline to make a complaint if you aren’t receiving your rights with the National Minimum Wage, Agricultural Minimum Wage, working time, employment agencies or gangmasters
Working time limits (the 48-hour week)
Find out what the working time limits are and what this means for you and your work pattern
Working at night
Read about the restrictions on night work and what to do if you think your employer isn't following the rules
Calculating your working time
How to work out your average weekly hours and what to do if you are working more than the legal limit
Calculating your night work hours
You shouldn't work more than an average of eight hours at night - find out how to work it out
Rest breaks
Your legal right to breaks from work, both during the working day and during the week
Overtime
Find out about your rights and what to do if you have any problems related to working overtime
Sunday work
Your legal rights regarding Sunday working, including the special rules for shop or betting workers
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An extra £140 per month...
You could be missing out on more than £2000 a year by not claiming Working Tax Credit
