2 Employment
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2. Do I need a contract of employment?
3. Do I have the right to work in the UK?
4. What is the least I should be paid?
5. How many hours can my employer make me work?
6. Does my employer have to recognise my trade union?
7. What if I´ve been dismissed unfairly?
8. Bringing a statutory claim for unfair dismissal
9. What if I´ve been made redundant?
10. Bringing a contractual claim for wrongful dismissal
11. What if I´ve been discriminated against?
12. What are my rights if I work part-time?
13. What are my rights if I´m having a baby?
14. Can I take leave as a new father?
15. What are my rights if I´m adopting a child?
16. What other leave can I get after my child is born or adopted?
17. Can I change my working arrangements if I have children?
18. Can I take time off if I am someone´s carer?
20. About this leaflet
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Leaflet Version: July 2007