When you get a job, you’ll discover that you have certain rights as an employee. Some of them are statutory rights, which means that they are created by Parliament and all employers must adhere to them. While there are some exceptions to this rule, the vast majority of working people are able to enjoy the benefits of these statutory rights. The other rights that you have as an employee are as a result of your contract. These could vary from one employer to the next, but they are agreed before you start work and when you sign the contract for a particular company.