This section provides an overview of some of the minimum rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. Employees can’t get less than the minimum rights even if they agree.
Minimum rights of employees
The minimum rights of an employee are the responsibility of the employer. These protect employees at work.
Minimum rights of employees – other language translations
Information on your employment rights and responsibilities is available in a range of languages.
Employment responsibilities
Employees and employers both have responsibilities towards each other.
Working more than one job
What responsibilities employees have towards their employers when working more than one job.
Protecting employees who work alone
There are a number of things to consider if an employee works alone.
Young employees
In some areas, slightly different laws apply to employees under the age of 18 compared with adult employees.