There are many kinds of employment rights, and they will vary
from job to job.
Some are rights given to everyone at work by law – such as the
minimum wage. Some are rights given to only some people at work by
law. For example, you may lose out because you have not worked long
enough in the same job.
There is also a legal difference between employees (who get
better rights) and workers.
You may only be a worker if you are taken on to do a particular
piece of work. Some are rights that flow from your contract of
employment, which may be written, or may be a verbal agreement
between you and your employer.
Employment law changes regularly, but you can find out the most
up–to-date information on the TUC website.