"Because Prevention is better than cure"

Jq Jq Jq

Facts About Employment Law UK

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

When you are an employer, there are many facts you need to be aware of in order to ensure all members of staff are looked after in accordance with the law. If you are a new business owner, or are simply looking to brush up on the facts and figures surrounding employment law Nottingham, Birmingham and Oxford, we at Employment Law Assist are the right people to talk to for accurate and honest information. Continue on as we explore a few facts about employment law that could affect you.

National Minimum Wage

The national minimum wage currently stands at £6.08 an hour for workers aged 21 and over. For 18-20 year olds it is £4.98, for 16-17 year olds it is £3.68 and the apprentice rate is set at £2.60 for under 19 year olds and those who are over 19 but in their first year of apprenticeship. These are important facts to be aware of as an employer and generally speaking these wages must be met according to employment law.

Legal Working Hours

Adults cannot be forced to work for more than 48 hours a week; this is normally averaged out over 17 weeks. More than 48 hours can be worked by an adult in a week as long as the average over these 17 weeks is less than 48 hours.

Employers Liability Insurance

If you employ staff in a UK company, employers liability insurance is a legal requirement with few exceptions. If you are a company with staff and are found to be in operation without this insurance, you could be fined up to £2,500 for every single day you go without cover. It is extremely important that all employers have appropriate cover in place at all times.

When you are seeking trusted advice with regards to the various aspects of employment law Nottingham, Birmingham or Oxford such as pay, working hours, insurance or any other factors that could legally affect you as an employer, there is no better organisation to call upon than the trusted and highly professional team here at Employment Law Assist.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Employment Law Assist. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Employment Law Assist, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

This entry was posted in Latest News and tagged . Bookmark the permalink.