(Original post by horrorboy)
yaaay finally got a job on a production line but ive never had a job before so do you think it is worth it? im 18 - 19 in december.
my friend works there and told them about me and theyve asked me too start.
should i accept or carry on looking.
You would get more by shopping them to the police and the media! Sell your story
£3 an hour at your age is ILLEGAL!!!!
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- 23-06-2004 23:33
(Original post by amazingtrade)
Ok work for a few weeks then sue him for back pay, you will probably win. -
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- 23-06-2004 23:34
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Bad advice. You'd spend more money paying for legal services in the county courts then you'd claim back. -
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- 24-06-2004 10:55
If they are paying less than the legal minimum do you think they are paying liability insurance, national insurance, tax etc?
don't work there, report them to the powers that be.
If you had an accident working you could not get compensation if they are not insured, it's not worth risking your health for £3.00 an hour. -
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- 24-06-2004 11:05
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If they are paying less than the legal minimum do you think they are paying liability insurance, national insurance, tax etc?
don't work there, report them to the powers that be.
If you had an accident working you could not get compensation if they are not insured, it's not worth risking your health for £3.00 an hour.
mayb its not worth it...but not working is not going to put food on the table and pay the electricity bill.
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- 24-06-2004 17:50
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my mate came home from uni...and has found the only job she can get it waitressing for £3.10 an hour..and she's nearly 20 with years of experience in lots of different jobs. -
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- 24-06-2004 17:52
(Original post by sashh)
If they are paying less than the legal minimum do you think they are paying liability insurance, national insurance, tax etc?
don't work there, report them to the powers that be.
If you had an accident working you could not get compensation if they are not insured, it's not worth risking your health for £3.00 an hour. -
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- 24-06-2004 18:15
If you don't like it, don't go... simply economics. You think the boss will pay you more because you say it's illegal? He/she'll probably just find a younger person that can work for less.
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- 24-06-2004 18:16
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If you don't like it, don't go... simply economics. You think the boss will pay you more because you say it's illegal? He/she'll probably just find a younger person that can work for less. -
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- 24-06-2004 18:25
(Original post by mik1a)
You think the boss will pay you more because you say it's illegal? -
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- 24-06-2004 19:51
(Original post by amazingtrade)
£3 an hour is below the minimum wage, its £3.80 at the moment and will be £4.20 from October for 18 year olds.
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- 24-06-2004 20:04
(Original post by Alexander)
Wouldn't tips make it into a fairly decent wage though?
lol. in an area where people think its ok to pay 20 yr olds £3.10 an hour...you think they tip?
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- 24-06-2004 20:05
(Original post by Alexander)
If you report them then they'll be forced to.
no. they will be forced to make your life a living hell...so in the end you cant face it anymore and quit...so again your back with no money.
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- 24-06-2004 20:11
I'm 17 and I'm gonna start a 2hr paper round paying £4.60... it's the only job I've found so far that I can do while still at school that doesn't want experiance.
When I hit 18 will they have to give me a wage rise - or are they more likely to lay me off? -
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- 24-06-2004 20:13
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I'm 17 and I'm gonna start a 2hr paper round paying £4.60... it's the only job I've found so far that I can do while still at school that doesn't want experiance.
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- 24-06-2004 20:19
(Original post by LS.)
I'm 17 and I'm gonna start a 2hr paper round paying £4.60... it's the only job I've found so far that I can do while still at school that doesn't want experiance.
When I hit 18 will they have to give me a wage rise - or are they more likely to lay me off?
at £4.60 your well above minimum wage, so i doubt you'll get a pay rise or be laid off.
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- 24-06-2004 21:12
He hasn't even started yet, so it may be that he's not going to be paid £3/hr
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- 24-06-2004 22:09
work for tesco or maccy d's at awkward hours. they pay extra. and they're big companies who would not give you £3/hour and break the law.
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- 24-06-2004 23:37
From a government website:
Anyone who thinks they are not being paid the minimum wage should call the helpline:
0845 6000 678 in England and Wales
0845 600 1768 in Northern Ireland
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- 24-06-2004 23:56
(Original post by avalondep)
work for tesco or maccy d's at awkward hours. they pay extra. and they're big companies who would not give you £3/hour and break the law.
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