Your Rights & Entitlements
A plain-English quick reference to things you're entitled to in the UK — at work, with money, benefits, housing and more. Every item links to the official gov.uk source.
37 entitlements
National Minimum & Living Wage
There's a legal minimum hourly rate for your age — your employer can't pay below it.
Minimum wage rates — GOV.UK5.6 weeks' paid holiday
Almost all workers get at least 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave (28 days for a 5-day week).
Holiday entitlement — GOV.UKStatutory Sick Pay
If you're too ill to work and earn enough, your employer must pay SSP.
Statutory Sick Pay — GOV.UKMaternity leave & pay
Up to 52 weeks' maternity leave, with Statutory Maternity Pay for eligible employees.
Maternity pay and leave — GOV.UKPaternity leave & pay
Eligible fathers and partners can take paid time off when a child is born or adopted.
Paternity pay and leave — GOV.UKShared Parental Leave
Parents can share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay in the first year.
Shared Parental Leave — GOV.UKRedundancy pay
With 2+ years' service you're owed statutory redundancy pay based on age, pay and length of service.
Redundancy: your rights — GOV.UKAn itemised payslip
You're entitled to a payslip showing gross pay, deductions and net pay.
Payslips — GOV.UKRest breaks at work
Most workers get a 20-minute break in a 6-hour+ shift, daily and weekly rest periods.
Rest breaks — GOV.UKProtection from unfair dismissal
You usually can't be sacked without a fair reason and a fair process.
Dismissal: your rights — GOV.UKRequest flexible working
Employees can ask to change hours, times or place of work from day one.
Flexible working — GOV.UKA workplace pension
If you're eligible, your employer must auto-enrol you and contribute to your pension.
Workplace pensions — GOV.UKUniversal Credit
Monthly payment to help with living costs if you're on a low income or out of work.
Universal Credit — GOV.UKChild Benefit
Money for each child you're responsible for — claim even if a high-income charge applies.
Child Benefit — GOV.UKPension Credit
Tops up income for people over State Pension age — and unlocks other help.
Pension Credit — GOV.UKCarer's Allowance
A payment if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and meet the rules.
Carer's Allowance — GOV.UKCouncil Tax Reduction
Your council can cut your Council Tax bill if you're on a low income or get benefits.
Apply for Council Tax Reduction — GOV.UKPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)
Help with extra costs if a long-term condition affects daily living or getting around.
PIP — GOV.UKAttendance Allowance
Extra money for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care.
Attendance Allowance — GOV.UKFree school meals
Children in families on qualifying benefits can get free school meals.
Apply for free school meals — GOV.UKHealthy Start
If you're pregnant or have a young child on certain benefits, get help to buy food and milk.
Healthy Start — NHSWinter Fuel Payment
Help with heating costs for eligible people over State Pension age.
Winter Fuel Payment — GOV.UKNew Style Jobseeker's Allowance
Contribution-based support if you're out of work and have paid enough National Insurance.
Jobseeker's Allowance — GOV.UKTax-Free Childcare
The government adds up to £2 for every £8 you pay towards approved childcare.
Tax-Free Childcare — GOV.UKFunded childcare hours
Working parents of young children can get government-funded childcare hours.
Free childcare if working — GOV.UKDeposit protection
Your landlord must protect your tenancy deposit in a government-backed scheme.
Tenancy deposit protection — GOV.UKProtection from unfair eviction
Landlords must follow the correct legal process and notice to evict you.
Private renting evictions — GOV.UKRepairs and a safe home
Your landlord is responsible for most repairs and for keeping the home safe.
Renting: repairs — GOV.UKHelp with rent (Housing Benefit / UC)
Low-income renters may get help with rent through Universal Credit or Housing Benefit.
Housing Benefit — GOV.UKConsumer rights on faulty goods
Under the Consumer Rights Act, goods must be as described, fit for purpose and last.
Consumer protection rights — GOV.UKSection 75 credit card protection
Pay by credit card for £100–£30,000 and the lender is jointly liable if things go wrong.
Section 75 explained — MoneyHelperBreathing Space from debt
A government scheme that pauses most interest and enforcement while you get debt advice.
Breathing Space — GOV.UKMarriage Allowance
A non-taxpayer can transfer part of their Personal Allowance to a basic-rate spouse.
Marriage Allowance — GOV.UKTrading & property allowances
Earn up to £1,000 from self-employment and £1,000 from property tax-free each year.
Tax-free allowances — GOV.UKClaim back overpaid tax
If your tax code was wrong you can reclaim overpaid Income Tax, often going back years.
Tax overpayments and underpayments — GOV.UKHelp with NHS costs
On a low income you may get free prescriptions, dental care and help with other NHS costs.
Help with health costs — NHSCheck & top up your State Pension
See your forecast and National Insurance record — and whether topping up is worth it.
Check your State Pension — GOV.UK