Have you heard of the Living Wage?
The only legislation that currently exists in the UK regarding pay is the National Minimum Wage legislation which says that:
The minimum wage is a legal right that covers almost all workers above compulsory school leaving age. There are different minimum wage rates for different age groups of workers as follows:
The main
I’ve been overpaid! What should I do?
If you have been accidentally overpaid by your employer, it may seems like a lucky bonus, but don’t assume you can keep the money! Here we look at overpayments for Employees and Freelancers/Sole-Traders.
For employees
Where an employer has made an accidental overpayment of wages or expenses (including holiday pay), the legal position is that
The Agency Workers Regulations – end of 2011 review
We published an article on Workline recently highlighting the good, the bad and the downright ugly that so far has come out of the Agency Workers Regulations – here is our article re-produced in full. “With the 12 weeks (from 1st October) up on 23rd December 2011 – when in theory all agency workers will have ‘equal’ treatment rights to pay, holidays, hours of work etc from the 24th – we take a look at the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations so far – what’s good, bad and downright dodgy!………….”
Internships – a good opportunity or a waste of time?
Internships and work placements have been getting some bad press lately. Are they an extremely good experience for both Employers and graduates or potentially unethical exploitation?
Care Workers – what are your rights at work?
At Workline we get a lot of queries from Care Workers who are unsure of their rights, and with Healthcare Providers in the news lately as they run out of money, we felt it was time to summarise your rights!
Guide to pay, wages, pay cuts, and ‘unauthorised deductions’
Pay and Wages explained. How your Pay is protected from ‘unauthorised deductions’ from your Employer and what to do if your Employer wants to cut your pay or you cannot get to work during transport or weather disruptions. Updated for 2010.
What happens if you overpay your employees?
What happens if you overpay your employees? We give you some advice!
Are Employers obliged to pay Employees who cannot get into work because of severe weather conditions (and/or transport disruptions)?
Are Employers obliged to pay Employees who can’t get into work because of severe weather conditions (and/or transport disruptions?). The responsibility is on the employee/worker/freelancer to get to work, regardless of the circumstances.
