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If you’re injured because of an accident at work
your accident to the Health and Safety Executive if it happened while you were working on your own premises. If you were working somewhere that isn’t your usual workplace If you’re an employee
Getting repairs done if you're renting privately
if they won't do the repairs. If the problem is affecting your health or safety You can report your landlord to the Environmental Health department at your local council if your home is in a bad state
Make sure your redundancy is genuine
rights, made a health and safety complaint or been on an official strike. What to do if you don’t think your redundancy is genuine Contact your nearest Citizens Advice straight away if you don't think your
Making sure your flat is fire safe
doesn’t shut properly. If your landlord won’t do a fire safety test Find your local council’s details online, and contact their ‘environmental health department’. Explain that you’re concerned about
Complaining about your private landlord
a note from your doctor (if possible) - if the problem has affected your health or safety Step 2: complain to your local council If making a formal complaint to your landlord doesn't solve your problem you
If you’re treated badly after using your employment rights
Living Wage taking part in trade union activities health and safety If you’re an employee, you’re also protected from detriment if you exercise any of the following rights: you’re a young employee
Complaining about an event
break the dress or behaviour code you might cause a health or safety risk - for example, if you’re drunk you bought a ticket that had been resold and resale wasn't allowed - check the terms of sale
Repairs - damp
or safety and therefore a hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). More about statutory nuisance and the HHSRS for tenants in social housing Taking court action If your landlord’s
Check what compensation you can get for unfair dismissal
a health and safety or trade union representative or member. Your basic award can be reduced - for example if you stole from your employer or put colleagues at risk by breaking health and safety rules
Rights while you're pregnant at work
pregnant. Getting sick pay could affect your maternity pay - find out more about getting sick pay when you’re pregnant. Health and safety Once you’ve told your employer in writing that you’re pregnant