Zero hours contracts are again in the news after a private members bill was published on 23rd January 2014 seeking to prohibit the use of zero hours contracts. The bill has a specific definition of zero hours contracts which relates not only to a contract which does not provide guaranteed working hours but also one […]
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National Minimum Wage changes
The national minimum wage increased this month, which is said to benefit approximately 890,000 workers. From 1st October 2013, the rates are as set out below: Adult £6.31 Aged 18-20 £5.03 Aged 16-17 £3.72 Apprentice £2.68 Also from 1st October 2013, those that fail to pay the national minimum wage will be named and shamed publically. […]