Connexions Rochdale

It is illegal for you to be treated differently because of your gender, race, or religion, or if you have a disability or you work part time instead of full time.

The Commission for Equality and Human Rights promotes equality and tackle discrimination in relation to gender, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, race and promote human rights. Its help line is 0845 604 6610.

Useful links and phonelines

• direct.gov has information on the National Minimum wage
• The Pay and Work Rights Helpline 0800 917 2368
• Disability Law Service provides free legal advice to disabled people. Telephone 020 7791 9800
• HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has information on Health and Safety at work.
• The Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service offers advice and support about your rights at work. They can also give you information about organisations in your area that could help you further. 
• WorkSMART from the TUC has information to help young people cope with their first encounter with the world of work

You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. Visit Work and Training weblinx for more useful websites.