Employment and rights at work

Citizens Advice

Offers free advice on labour rights, including the minimum wage, working hours, and how to handle workplace disputes. They also provide guidance on visas, work permits, and navigating the job market.

Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)

Provides advice on immigration status, visas, work permits, and employment rights for migrants. They offer legal support for migrants facing issues with work-related visas or labour disputes.

Website: https://jcwi.org.uk/

Work Rights Centre

Specializes in helping migrants and EU nationals understand their labour rights, navigate the UK job market, and resolve work-related disputes. They also offer guidance on visas and permits.

Website: https://www.workrightscentre.org/

The Trades Union Congress (TUC)

Offers guidance for migrant workers on labour rights, including the minimum wage, working conditions, and health and safety. They also provide resources on visas and work permits.

Website: https://www.tuc.org.uk/

ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)

Provides free, impartial advice on employment rights and labor laws in the UK, including information on minimum wage, workplace disputes, and handling grievances. ACAS also offers guidance on migrant workers’ rights and work visas.

Website: https://www.acas.org.uk/

The Rights Lab (Nottingham University)

Focuses on protecting migrant workers’ rights, and home to the world’s leading modern slavery experts and have built a large-scale research platform for ending slavery with specific resources related to labour exploitation and visa issues. They provide research and advice for migrants in vulnerable work situations.

Website:  https://www.nottingham.ac.uk

Migrant Resource Centre (MRC)

Provides support to migrants on labour rights, job market entry, and visa issues. They offer workshops, one-to-one advice, and legal support for employment and immigration-related queries.

Website: https://www.migrantresources.org/

The AIRE Centre (Advice on Individual Rights in Europe)

Offers free legal advice to migrants on their rights in the UK, including labour rights, visa issues, and social entitlements. They help migrants navigate the job market and understand employment regulations.

Website: https://www.airecentre.org/

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX)

Focuses on preventing labour exploitation by offering support and advice to migrant workers regarding their rights, workplace conditions, and visas. They also provide information on how to report exploitation and access legal help.

Website: https://labourexploitation.org/about-us/

National Careers Service

Offers free, impartial advice on career development, job search, and navigating the UK labour market. Migrants can access guidance on employment rights, qualifications, and work opportunities.

Website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/