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Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 created a minimum wage across the UK.

Deducting training costs from final pay

This section covers deducting training costs from final pay.

Payslips

Employers are legally obliged to provide employees with an itemised pay statement. These are usually called payslips or wage slips.

Deductions from pay - employees

If the amount you have been paid differs from what is expected, speak with your employer first to check what has happened. Your employer can then either correct the mistake or explain why there is a change in your pay.

Maternity Leave

The law sets out the legal minimum leave entitlements for mothers.
Agreements between employers and employees may provide for better arrangements than the statutory minimum.

Piece worker

Piece workers are paid for the work that they produce rather than the number of hours worked.

Deductions from pay - employers

This section covers deduction from pay.

Contractor versus Employee versus Worker

Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.

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.   

Disciplinary procedures

Disciplinary procedures are used for dealing with problems with employees' conduct or their performance, which could lead to warnings or dismissal.