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Employment
Most students need to find a part time job to supplement their income; make sure you understand your rights & responsibilities at work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some frequently asked questions include...
Unpaid Wages
Anyone who believes that they have not been paid wages promised by an employer may ultimately need to take their employer to the small claims court to obtain the money.
National Insurance Numbers
National insurance contributions are payments, deducted from earnings by an employer, which most people make towards the National Health Service and to enable them to get entitlement to some social security benefits.
National Minimum Wage
Following the passage of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) came into force on 1 April 1999.
Contracts
An employee always has a contract of employment with her/his employer. The employee may not have anything in writing, but a contract will still exist.
Last modified on Friday 06 November 2009 at 2:03:44 pm.


