WHY NOT JOIN A TRADE UNION.

As a local Councillor I ocasionally get asked to help with an employment related issue.
My advice is always make sure you are in a union as their hard working officers know far more about employment issues than I ever could. They will certainly battle for what you deserve.
Advice is just one of a number of benifits there are from being a member of a union. If you work for a living you should consider joining a union.
Their details can be found on the internet