ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

British labour law

Ok kiddo, let me tell you that British labour law is all about how companies and workers must behave at work. It's like a set of rules agreed by the government, the companies and the workers to make sure everyone is treated fairly.

The law says that companies must give workers a fair wage and not make them work too many hours in a day or a week. They should also give workers a break every now and then, and make sure that they work in a safe and healthy environment.

Workers also have rights. They can join a union, which is like a big group of workers who have the same job, and the union can help them talk to the company if there's a problem. Workers can also take a break if they are tired, or ask for time off if they are sick or have a family emergency.

But if a company does not follow the rules, then the workers can complain to the government and ask them to fix it. The government can make the company pay a fine or change the way they do things.

So, British labour law is all about making sure everyone is treated fairly and no one is taken advantage of at work. It's important to obey these laws to create a happy and safe workplace!