Employment issues - useful websites

Advisory Conciliation Arbitration Service (ACAS)

Age Positive
Information on the Government's campaign to promote the business benefits of an age diverse workforce to employers.

Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion
Formed in June 2001 by the merger of the Unemployment Unit & Youthaid and the Centre for Social Inclusion.

Citizens Advice Scotland

Close the Gap
General Equal Pay project covering whole of Scotland.

Commission for Racial Equality

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

Directgov
Information on all public services, including Work Permits.

Equal Opportunities Commission

HM Revenue and Customs

Health and Safety Executive

Inland Revenue

Relocation Advisory Service (SE Fresh Talent Initiative)
RAS offers advice on issues such as visas, work permits, employment and education etc. to people wishing to live and work in Scotland.

Scottish Criminal Record Office Disclosure Service

Scottish Low Pay Unit

Trouble at Work
UNISON and National Union of Students provide advice on many employment issues especially for younger workers.

Trades Unions Congress (TUC)

Worksmart
New website launched by TUC. Offers work-related help and advice to users, regardless of whether they are union members or not.

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