Website of the UK government

Please note that this website has a UK government accesskeys system.

Public services all in one place

Main menu

Sunday, 20 July 2008

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

New regulations outlawing age discrimination at work will be introduced in October 2006

Information about payments and time off to look for work or training when facing redundancy

Information on the fair and unfair reasons why an employer may dismiss you

Information if you're forced to leave a job against your will because of your employer's conduct

Advice if your employer doesn't have a valid reason for dismissing you and/or has acted unreasonably

How much notice you or your employer must give and other rights and responsibilities

Options if your employer becomes insolvent and how it affects your employment status