Minimum wage increases narrow pay gap to historic low
The per-hour difference has fallen to it’s lowest level since 1970s!
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Tag: National Minimum Wage
TUC: “Millions are in jobs that don’t put food on the table”
More than 300,000 people working for real Living Wage Employers across Britain will get a pay boost within the next 6 months. It comes as the National Living Wage Foundation announces its rates have risen to £9.90 an hour across the country, except London, where the rise is £11.50.
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“Name and shame firms breaking minimum wage law”
The Government has said it will not increase the financial penalties imposed on businesses when they break labour market rules, which means companies are not doing enough to adhere to the rules.
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Whistleblower reporting falls to lowest level in four years
Why has the number of whistleblower reports regarding the National Minimum Wage fallen?
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Low-paid jobs fall to lowest levels since 1997
How has employee pay changed over the course of 2021?
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UK employees to be banned from taking staff tips
If businesses fail to comply, staff can now take them to employment tribunals on this basis.
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National Minimum Wage breaches put businesses at risk of hefty fines
Many employers are falling into the trap of underpaying staff through salary sacrifice schemes and workwear costs.
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Ocado facing allegations of paying drivers less than £5 an hour
What further complaints linked to working conditions have been made by the drivers?
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HMCR reveals “absurd excuses” employers gave for refusing to pay Minimum Wage
What are the current rates of National Minimum Wage for each age group?
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Government ‘names and shames’ firms who have failed to pay minimum wage
A total of £2.1 million was found to be owed to over 34,000 workers over the span of seven years.
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Labour Party plan to give all staff employment rights from day one
The Labour Party have suggested that an extra 6.1 million people could be eligible for SSP under their plans.
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Workers’ rights to be guarded by new government enforcement body
What responsibilities will this body have when it comes to workers’ rights?
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Addison Lee drivers win case to receive workers’ rights
Drivers for the company could be eligible to receive an average of £10,000 in compensation each.
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Care workers who complete “sleep-in” shifts not entitled for minimum wage whilst asleep
This landmark ruling has a profound impact for sectors where workers complete “sleep-in” shifts.
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Government exposes employers who failed to pay workers minimum wage
What are some of the reasons that businesses failed to pay workers the National Minimum Wage?
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Call for licensing scheme to protect employees in clothing manufacturers
“Recent reports in the media demonstrate the urgent need for action.”
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