Employment law and workplace rights

Guidance on the Equality Act can be found on the Government website and covers responsibilities laid down in employment law

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) promotes equality and human rights ideals and laws across England, Scotland and Wales:

• You can contact them for expert information, advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues
• The EHRC produces guidance for employers
• EHRC information for employees on workplace adjustments
• You can download the EHRC Employment Statutory Code of Practice for detailed guidance about what the Equality Act means

Acas (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) – gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They cannot provide legal advice, but they have a helpline if you need to talk through options about a workplace problem

LawWorks is a charity working in England and Wales to connect volunteer lawyers with people in need of legal advice

Citizens Advice has information on where to go if you have a problem at work, or are making a claim to an employment tribunal