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Work

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As an employee you have a contractual agreement with your employer. This section explains your rights and responsibilities.
Both you and your employer have responsibility for your health and safety at work, from the hours you work to what to do if you are ill.
You have a joint responsibility with your employer to stay safe at work. Find out your health and safety rights and responsibilities.
Returning to work can be daunting so it's good to get advice on your CV, interviews, job hunting and finding the right job for you.
If you're looking for a new job, there are resources available for CV and interview tips, job searching and more.
Finding yourself out of work is never nice but we'll explain what you can do to get back into work as soon as possible.
If you're looking for work, whether it's full-time or part-time, or if you already have a job, there are some important rules in place to protect your safety and wellbeing.
Trade unions are there to make sure that you are treated fairly at work so find out here how they work.
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