Rights for different workers | Acas

All workers have rights. This includes young workers and people who do not work full time for a single employer.

Different working arrangements can meet the needs of workers and employers. Employers must follow the rules on things like pay, leave and rest.

Advice

Agency workers

What employment agencies must do. Rights of temporary workers. Self-employment. Umbrella companies.

Part-time workers

How part-time workers are protected against discrimination and 'less favourable' treatment.

Zero-hours contracts

What rights zero-hours workers have. Good practice for employers.

Apprentices

What rights apprentices have, including pay, working hours and written statements.

Pay and hours for young workers

When young people can work. People under 18 years old. Work experience.

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