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23/09/2009
Government helpline welcomed |
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A new government helpline advising employees of their rights over pay and conditions has been welcomed.
The Trades Union Congress said the service reflects a recommendation it made last year and will improve the lot of those who might otherwise not have their rights or entitlements - such as the minimum wage - honoured.
General secretary of the organisation Brendan Barber commented: "'The helpline and enforcement agencies will champion the rights of vulnerable workers and ensure that rogue employers who flout the law do not get away with it."
Those working in the capital who have a legal issue with their work may wish to speak to employment lawyers in London.
Launching the helpline, employment minister Pat McFadden said the idea was to have one number to call about all the different issues.
This will help to make ensure employers do not use the recession as an "excuse" to mistreat workers, he stated.
Written by Anthony Dyson
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