Where can I find information on UK employment laws?

Question

I passed the first application stage for a job and am being called back for a second informal interview, where an offer for employment will be made as well.

Now, I have mostly worked part-time and done several odd jobs so don't have a lot of experience with these things, but I want to go to the meeting prepared. I need to know what I am entitled to (e.g. types of contract, payment, pension schemes etc). I found some info on directgov uk, but was wondering if there is something more specialised (but still not in legal jargon...) out there.

By the way, it's an office-based job in the charity sector.

Thank you all!

Answer 1

Bit of overkill here I think. It's not just what you feel you are entitled to, it's what the company are willing to offer you. I wouldnt be asking too many questons or arguing your terms at this interview, you'll put yourself at risk to not get the job. If you want you can take your contract away, have a good look at it, and maybe if you really feel it's neccessary get a solicitor to check it out before you sign. good luck with the interview.

Answer 2

The Directgov site is actually your best bet.  Anything that is more simplistic than this is usually omitting some of the important stuff.

However, it's worth bearing in mind that there aren't really that many different types of contract ... usually either permanent or fixed-term and that's about it ...

In terms of what you're entitled to, well, you're not actually *entitled* to anything over and above your base salary, and that only needs to be the equivalent of minimum wage (£5.52 per hour times 37.5 hours per week, usually).  You certainly have no entitlement to a pension scheme.  Your only other entitlement is 24 days annual leave, including bank holidays (increasing to 28 days in October).

No matter what you find out in advance, a second interview is not the appropriate time and place to raise questions such as this.  If they make an offer, you should accept it (if you want to) or else ask for some time to think it over, and then review the contract in your own time after the meeting.  Maybe also have a friend or relative read over it.  Then if there are issues or queries, you call them to discuss.

Answer 3

The info you are looking for should be on here.

Good Luck at the interview.

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articl...

Answer 4

http://www.hrmguide.co.uk/hrm/steele/

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/empl...

http://www.ukrecruiter.co.uk/forum/

Couple of sites. Hope they help.