Oct 1st 2005, minimum wage changed to £5.05. I am still on £4.90. I am over 21. I told my boss it has changed and he said it will be rectified but can I claim all the backpay difference from Oct 2005 or kiss it goodbye?
2006-07-15 01:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by anon 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You should get back pay to October 2005. I believe you are entitled to it if you are paid by the hour.
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2006-07-15 01:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hi,i would have another word with your boss before taking action.
you do not say how long you have been employed if its under either 1 or 2 years you might end up with no job.Goodluck.ps you are entitled the £5-05 plus back dated to the 1st of october
2006-07-15 01:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but you need to have kept your wage slips. First step should be to ask for the back pay and use grievance procedure if employer refuses to backdate it. After then im guessing it would be a matter for the small claims court
2006-07-15 01:41:02 · answer #3 · answered by enigma_variation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can claim back to the date of change. If you're ending your job soon it's likely you'll get the extra money then. I've just finished my work & that's what they do for me.
If you're not ending though maybe calculate what you're due and ask for it in your next pay cheque.
2006-07-15 01:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by alicepears 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can claim backpay. I claimed 18 mths worth. Take your complaint to your Industrial Relations Commission if he doesn't fix it.
2006-07-15 01:38:57 · answer #5 · answered by laugherbelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the ACAS advice line, they will advise & let you know how best to go about sorting the job out
2006-07-15 01:41:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your local council or lawyer. Probably if you can prove that you have not been paid enough, you can reclaim the money.
2006-07-15 01:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are legally entitled to it so ask for it or get intouch with the working standards people.
2006-07-15 01:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by jame_football 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn your employer in to the department of labor ,find a better job
2006-07-15 01:38:49 · answer #9 · answered by grandpa40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he owes you that money, it's the law and he went against it
2006-07-15 02:04:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋