Useful Links

 

 


ACAS – Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service 
Mediating in employment; advice on good industrial relations practice, including equal pay. 
http://www.acas.org.uk/ 

Age Concern 
Practical help, information and advice on ageing issues. 
http://www.ace.org.uk 

Age Positive 
http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/ 

Campaign Against Age Discrimination in Employment 
http://www.caade.net 

Equality & Human Rights Commission 
Enforcing and promoting racial equality. 
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ 

Community Legal Service 
Legal help and information in England and Wales. 
http://www.justask.org.uk/ 

Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee 
An independent body that advises the government on the transport needs of disabled people. It also provides advice on the built environment. 
http://www.dptac.gov.uk/ 

Disability Conciliation Services 
DCS provides an impartial person to act as mediator to help resolve disputes between disabled people and service providers. This service is voluntary and a disabled person who wishes to take legal action is not obliged to use it. Referral to the DCS is made via the disability Rights Commission. 
http://www.dcs-gb.org/ 

Disability Employment Advisory Committee (DEAC) 
DEAC is an Advisory Committee which has been established by Maria Eagle, Minister for Disabled People, to look at the employment issues for disabled people. 
http://www.deac.org.uk/ 

Disability Rights Commission 
An independent body, established by Act of Parliament to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality and opportunity. 
http://www.drc-gb.org/ 

Employers' Forum on Age 
Promoting good practice - the business case for age diversity. 
http://www.efa.org.uk 

Employers' Forum on Disability 
The national employers' organisation focused on disability in the UK making it easier to recruit and retain disabled employees and to serve disabled customers. 
http://www.employers-forum.co.uk 

Employment Tribunals 
The Employment Tribunals are judicial bodies established to resolve disputes over employment rights. The website provides information about the tribunals and guidance about how to apply to them, both in England and Wales, and in Scotland. 
http://www.employmenttribunals.gov.uk 

Equality Direct 
A site offering practical advice to businesses on a wide range of equality issues. 
http://www.equalitydirect.org.uk/ 

Gender Trust 
Offers information and support to transsexuals, as well as management guidelines for the employment of transsexuals. 
http://www.gendertrust.org.uk 

Help the Aged 
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk 

Labour Research Department 
Provides news and information for Trade Unionists, workers and the labour movement on key workplace issues such as work/life balance, redundancy, pensions and more. 
http://www.lrd.org.uk 

Law Centres 
Law centres provide a free and independent professional legal advice service to people who live or work in their catchment areas. 
http://www.lawcentres.org.uk 

Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights 
A voluntary organisation to help lesbians and gay men who are experiencing problems at work or whilst looking for work. 
http://www.lager.dircon.co.uk 

Low Pay Unit 
The site contains information on the Low Pay Unit's campaigns, statistics on low pay and inequality, and advice leaflets on employment rights. 
http://www.lowpayunit.org.uk/ 

Muslim Women's Helpline 
The Muslim Women's Helpline aims to provide any Muslim girl or woman in a crisis with a free, confidential listening service and referral to Islamic consultants, plus practical help and information where required. 
http://www.mwhl.org/ 

NACAB – Advice guide 
This site, set up by the National Citizens Advice Bureaux, gives basic information on your rights. It gives a broad outline of where you stand and what you can do. 
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/ 

v Parents at Work 
Sources of information for working parents on employment rights and helpful advice on childcare and flexible working. 
http://www.parentsatwork.org.uk 

Press for Change 
A political and educational organisation campaigning for respect and equality for all transgender people. 
http://www.pfc.org.uk/ 

Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) 
Gives advice to employers and employees on all aspects of disability. 
http://www.radar.org.uk 

Stonewall 
A campaigning organisation for lesbian and gay equality. 
http://www.stonewall.org.uk 

Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights (TIGER) 
Department of Trade and Industry site giving guidance and information on UK employment law. Sections on employment relations, National Minimum Wage and maternity rights.
http://www.tiger.gov.uk/ 

Trades Union Congress 
Includes information on your rights at work, as well as contact details for individual trade unions. 
http://www.tuc.org.uk