British citizens can work in any country that is a member of the European Economic
Area (EEA). In general, they have the same employment rights as a citizen of that
country or state.

Check that you understand:

Equal rights

The categories covered by the law and exceptions
Equal job / equal pay regardless of gender
The different commissions working to promote equal opportunities
The grounds for sexual harassment complaints

At work

The importance of contracts of employment
The minimum wage and holiday entitlement
Information that has to be provided on pay slips

Tax

What is deducted from your earnings and why
The difference between being self-employed and employed
Where to get help if you need it when filling out forms
The purpose of National Insurance and what happens if you don´t pay enough
contributions
How you can get a National Insurance Number

Pensions

Who is entitled to a pension
What age men and women can get a pension
Health and safety

Employer and employee obligations

What to do if you have concerns about health and safety

Trade Unions

What they are and who can join

Losing your job

Where to go if you need advice on a problem at work
Possible reasons for dismissal
The role of Employment Tribunals
Who can help
The timescale for complaining
Entitlement to redundancy pay

Self-employment

Responsibility for keeping detailed records and paying tax and national insurance
The role of Business Link

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