Course overview

Understand your rights as a worker in England with our comprehensive course. Learn about employment laws, workplace rights, and how to navigate the UK job market. Ideal for newcomers and workers seeking to understand their legal protections. This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Course description

Personal Development: Living in England: Your Rights as a Worker is designed to help individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. This course covers key aspects of employment law, including workers' rights, discrimination, health and safety regulations, and the procedures for addressing workplace issues. Participants will learn about their entitlements under UK law, such as minimum wage, holiday pay, and sick leave. The course includes practical advice on how to handle workplace disputes, make a complaint, and seek legal assistance if necessary. Through interactive discussions and real-life case studies, students will gain a thorough understanding of their legal protections and how to assert their rights confidently. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the UK job market and advocate for their rights as workers. This course is ideal for anyone working or planning to work in England who wants to ensure they are treated fairly and lawfully in the workplace.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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