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ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Pay and wages

This information explains your rights to pay under your emplyment contract, The National Minimum Wage, and equal pay. 

GOV.UK
The National Minimum Wage and Living Wage

The minimum wage a worker should get depends on their age and if they’re an apprentice. Explains who is entitled to what.

GOV.UK
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates

Gives current rates and details about the National Minimum Wage and the new National Living Wage.

ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
National minimum wage entitlement

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour most workers are entitled to by law. The rate will depend on a worker's age and if they are an apprentice. Any changes to the rate are normally introduced in April every year. 

Citizens Advice
If your employer hasn't paid you what they owe you

Information on pay including the right to pay under an employment contract, the national minimum wage, wages for agricultural workers and deductions from pay.

Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equal pay and the Equality Act 2010

Links to information about the right to equal pay, and what to do if you believe that you are not being paid equally.

Citizens Advice
Check if you can get sick pay

Information on your rights if you are off work because of sickness.

GOV.UK
Adoption pay and leave

When you take time off to adopt a child you might be eligible for Statutory Adoption Leave and Statutory Adoption Pay. There are rules on when and how to claim your paid leave and if you want to change your dates.

GOV.UK
PAYE forms: P45, P60, P11D

You get a P45 from your employer when you stop working for them. Your P45 shows how much tax you have paid on your salary so far in the tax year (6 April to 5 April). Information about what to do with your P45 and when you might not have one.

GOV.UK
Statutory Sick Pay - employee's statement of sickness (SC2)

Statutory sick pay (SSP) form and guidance.

The Mix
Overtime pay

Explains your rights to get paid if you work more hours than usual. Aimed at younger people, but useful for all.

Citizens Advice
Check if your employer can make changes to your contract

Explains what changes your employer can make, and what action you can take if you don't agree with a change to your contract.

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