Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
| Free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. Advice on pay, working time, rest breaks and holidays etc |
Trades Union Congress (TUC) |
Represents workers in Great Britain. Information on health and safety rights at work, translated into different languages |
Citizens Advice |
Help and localised advice on living and working in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The local Citizens Advice centre may be able to put employers in contact with migrant community groups for help with translations, recruitment etc |
Equality and Human Rights Commission |
Advice for employers and workers on fair treatment and preventing discrimination in the workplace |
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) |
Investigates labour exploitation in England and Wales, and regulates businesses supplying workers for agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, and their processing and packaging industries. Contact if you are concerned about the welfare of workers or a labour provider operating without a licence |
UK National Information Centre for global qualifications and skills (UK ENIC) |
Help and advice for employers in checking the UK equivalence of national-level overseas vocational, academic or professional qualifications |
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) |
Runs safety training schemes such as the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) |
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) |
Their member service includes advice on employment and safety issues from a specialist team of advisers |
The International Language Association (ICC) |
Information on language services and cultural awareness training |