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06/12/2002
Minimum wage Christmas warning
Parents of teenagers and students starting casual employment over the Christmas season have been advised to check that they are receiving the minimum wage.
Derek Alcorn, Chief Executive of the Citizens Advice Bureaux in Northern Ireland said: “Young people in temporary or casual employment are entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage and they should ensure that they are receiving their full entitlement of £3.60 per hour (18 – 21 year olds) or £4.20 per hour (22 year olds and over).
"Northern Ireland has the highest rate of non payment of the National Minimum Wage outside London. We want to make sure that those vulnerable groups, such as temporary and part time workers are aware of their rights and receive a fair and legal days pay.”
A helpline has been set up for anyone concerned over the issue and can be contacted on 0845 6500207. The helpline can advise on what steps to take to receive the correct amount or can act on a workers behalf to obtain arrears of pay owing to them and their work colleagues.
The National Minimum Wage rates increased on October 1, 2002 from £4.10 to £4.20 for 22 year olds and over and from £3.50 to £3.60 for 18 to 22 year olds.
In the year 2001/2002, NIACAB dealt with in excess of 19,000 employment-related enquiries, the majority of which were concerned with terms and conditions of employment, dismissal and redundancy.
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Derek Alcorn, Chief Executive of the Citizens Advice Bureaux in Northern Ireland said: “Young people in temporary or casual employment are entitled to receive the National Minimum Wage and they should ensure that they are receiving their full entitlement of £3.60 per hour (18 – 21 year olds) or £4.20 per hour (22 year olds and over).
"Northern Ireland has the highest rate of non payment of the National Minimum Wage outside London. We want to make sure that those vulnerable groups, such as temporary and part time workers are aware of their rights and receive a fair and legal days pay.”
A helpline has been set up for anyone concerned over the issue and can be contacted on 0845 6500207. The helpline can advise on what steps to take to receive the correct amount or can act on a workers behalf to obtain arrears of pay owing to them and their work colleagues.
The National Minimum Wage rates increased on October 1, 2002 from £4.10 to £4.20 for 22 year olds and over and from £3.50 to £3.60 for 18 to 22 year olds.
In the year 2001/2002, NIACAB dealt with in excess of 19,000 employment-related enquiries, the majority of which were concerned with terms and conditions of employment, dismissal and redundancy.
(MB)
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