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

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

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

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

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

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