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  • Minimum Wage Issue

    Hi Guy's,

    I have recently left my trainee dental nurse job, no intention to. I texts my boss about a shift asking him what time he wanted me in and tried phoning him but he never replied. Then I got an email from him saying I take it you no longer want to work for me.

    However my main issue -
    I am 24 years old and was earning £5.50 per hour, I am not classed as an apprentice I'm classed as a trainee.

    Is this pay illegal for my age?

    I would appreciate your input so I can report him if it is ilegal

    Thanks :-)
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    Re: Minimum Wage Issue

    https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

    I can't see why you are paid below the minimum wage to be honest...

    This is another link to potential exceptions...please check the list: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-...e-minimum-wage
    "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
    (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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    • #3
      Re: Minimum Wage Issue

      So this is illegal?

      Thank you for your reply :-)

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      • #4
        Re: Minimum Wage Issue

        Depends if you are exempt so are you exempt?
        "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
        (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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        • #5
          Re: Minimum Wage Issue

          Sorry I don't understand :-(

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          • #6
            Re: Minimum Wage Issue

            https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-...e-minimum-wage

            On the above link, scroll down towards the bottom which states exemption to the minimum wage. My concern is "work shadowing" however ultimately I would give ACAS a call tomorrow morning and confirm. On the basic information provided I think they have acted unlawfully and could owe you wages as a result.

            https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights
            "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
            (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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            • #7
              Re: Minimum Wage Issue

              Thank you for your help :-) I will call them.

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              • #8
                Re: Minimum Wage Issue

                Originally posted by jadetoghill22 View Post
                Thank you for your help :-) I will call them.
                Can you update the forum how you got on?

                Thanks
                "Family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind"
                (quote from David Ogden Stiers)

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                • #9
                  Re: Minimum Wage Issue

                  I went for an interview for a trainee dental nurse the other day and told the manager the wage I was getting.

                  He said its illegal he said that I should be on at least 6.70 per hour.

                  - - - Updated - - -

                  Yes will do :-)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Minimum Wage Issue

                    Hi

                    Have a browse though this it might help you.

                    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wo...ights-at-work/

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                    • #11
                      Re: Minimum Wage Issue

                      [MENTION=78569]jadetoghill22[/MENTION]

                      It would help if we could clarify your what your employment status was. Are you able to upload your written contract of employment for us to view? If so, remember to black out any personal information.

                      How long had you worked in this role?

                      - Matt
                      Disclaimer: I am not a qualified solicitor. Nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for professional legal advice. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, you should seek professional legal advice before acting upon any opinion, advice or information provided herein.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Minimum Wage Issue

                        I never signed a contract?

                        - - - Updated - - -

                        I was working there for 4 months

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                        • #13
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                          [MENTION=78569]jadetoghill22[/MENTION]

                          Thank you for your very prompt reply.

                          That's a shame. What was your reply when he messaged you about not wanting to work for him anymore?

                          - Matt
                          Disclaimer: I am not a qualified solicitor. Nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for professional legal advice. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, you should seek professional legal advice before acting upon any opinion, advice or information provided herein.

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                          • #14
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                            He was horrible to work for to be honest.

                            So it was kind of a blessing lol

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                            • #15
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                              [MENTION=78569]jadetoghill22[/MENTION]

                              That's fair enough; however, not only should he have been paying the National Minimum Wage for your age band, if he effectively dismissed you, you are also entitled to one-week's payment in lieu of notice, as well as any holidays you would have accrued during your four-month employment.

                              - Matt
                              Disclaimer: I am not a qualified solicitor. Nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for professional legal advice. As legal advice must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case, and laws are constantly changing, you should seek professional legal advice before acting upon any opinion, advice or information provided herein.

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