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United Kingdom labour law

United Kingdom labour law is a set of rules and regulations about taking a job and working in the UK. It helps to protect the rights of workers and employers by making sure people are treated fairly, equally and safely in their jobs. These laws cover areas like pay, hours of work, holidays, rights to join a union, health and safety and more. The government makes laws to protect workers in the UK and to help ensure fair and reasonable wages and working conditions.