Authoritative UK websites and guides we reference
These are the official UK resources we reference when building your WorkRights letter. Useful if you want to dig deeper into employment law, tribunal procedures, and your rights at work.
Main law protecting employees. Covers unfair dismissal, notice periods, and redundancy rights.
Legislation.gov.uk - ERA 1996 - UK Parliament
Official guidance on your employment rights, contracts, and tribunal procedures.
gov.uk/employment-rights - UK Government
Free advice and conciliation service for employment disputes. Helps resolve conflicts without tribunal.
acas.org.uk - ACAS
Independent tribunal hearing employment cases. First step if ACAS conciliation fails.
gov.uk/employment-tribunal - Courts and Tribunals Service
Free guidance on employment rights, unfair dismissal, and tribunal procedures.
citizensadvice.org.uk - Citizens Advice
Support and information on workers' rights and employment law.
tuc.org.uk - TUC
Yes. You can claim unfair dismissal, discrimination, or breach of contract within 3 months of dismissal.
Try ACAS conciliation first - it's free and can resolve disputes quickly without tribunal costs.
Usually 3-6 months from claim to hearing. Complex cases can take longer. Conciliation can be much faster.