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Pay Day
Employers should indicate to their employees when and how they will receive their pay.
Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Final Pay
When an individual’s employment is due to end, the employer must calculate his/her final pay.
Adoption leave
Employees who are adopting are entitled to time off in a similar way to maternity leave.
Qualifying periods
Most people are entitled to the rights outlined below. However, in many cases, qualifying conditions must be fulfilled before a right may be claimed. Some rights apply to all employees as soon as they start work; others depend on factors such as length of service, continuity of employment and activities in addition to the job, for example, union work.
Gender pay gap
The gender pay gap measures the difference between average (median) hourly earnings of men and women, usually shown by the percentage men earn more than women.
Holidays and final pay
Employers must pay their employees for statutory holidays (contractual holidays may differ) that have been built up but not taken at the time they leave their employment.
Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)
A payment in lieu of notice is made in circumstances where an employee is not required to work their notice period but is paid a sum of money instead.
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
Trade Union duties and activities
An employee who is an official of an independent trade union which is recognised by the employer must be allowed reasonable time off with pay during working hours to: