Pay Archive

The following entries are filed under Pay


8
Mar

Equal pay time limits: 6m up to 6yrs

Written by Springhouse
The High Court has held that, if an employee acted reasonably in failing to bring their equal pay claim in an Employment Tribunal within the strict 6 month time limit, they can potentially do so before a normal Civil Court, and take advantage of a 6 year time limit.
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Categorised Under: Equal Pay


28
Sep

New Minimum Wages

Written by Springhouse
As of 1 October 2010, the minimum wage will be as follows: £5.93 per hour for workers aged 21 and over (currently £5.80) £4.92 for 18-20 year olds £3.64 for 16-17 year olds The (unenforceable) London 'living wage' will rise to £7.85
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Categorised Under: Minimum Wage, Pay


2
Sep

Do you pay men more than women for equal work?

Written by Springhouse
If so, the Equal Pay Act of 1970 (perhaps the oldest employment legislation on the books?), may mean you need to repay the difference over the preceding 6 years.  
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Categorised Under: Discrimination, Equal Pay