Statutory Rights

TABLE OF WHEN THE VARIOUS STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLY AND TIME LIMITS FOR TRIBUNAL COMPLAINTS:

RIGHT	TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLAINT
AS SOON AS YOU START WORK: n not to have unlawful deductions made from wages	- three months from the date of the last deduction
n not to be unfairly dismissed for health and safety, for asserting a statutory right, for pregnancy or for trade union reasons	- three months from the date of dismissal
n not to be discriminated against on grounds of sex, race, transexuality or disability	- three months from the act of discrimination
n "ordinary" maternity leave	- three months from the notified date of return
n equal pay	- while in work or within six months of leaving
n minimum wages	- three months from failure to pay
n working hours, including 48 hour max	- three months from failure to comply
n time off for union, workplace or safety reps’ duties or union activities	- three months from failure to give time off
RIGHT	TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLAINT
BY YOUR FIRST PAY DATE: n a payslip showing gross pay, deductions and net pay	- three months
RIGHT	TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLAINT
WITHIN THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF WORK: n a statement which lays down the main terms of your employment	- three months
RIGHT	TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLAINT
AFTER ONE YEAR’S WORK: n not to be unfairly dismissed in circumstances other than those listed above and to have written reasons for dismissal	- three months from date of dismissal
n Additional maternity leave and right to return	- three months from notified date of return
RIGHT	TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLAINT
AFTER TWO YEAR’S WORK: n redundancy pay	- six months