Leah-Lacie Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Been offered a job, and they've told me that although my pay will be close to £7 per hour, I'll actually be classed as being on minimum wage, but, I won't get any paid holiday, it is crafted into my hourly pay. If I take any holiday it will be unpaid, but I can take as much as I want, when I want, with a bit of notice, but with no pay. I've never heard of this, and it sounds a bit weird not to have some paid holiday. Is this normal? Is it even legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 another kick in the teeth for the working man/woman, but someone will be along in a bit telling you to be thankfull for the job:loopy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Oh I am, I don't even mind that much to be honest, it just seems a bit, well, weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Direct gov: Holiday entitlement: your rights All workers have a right to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, but your employer may offer more http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Timeoffandholidays/DG_184563 Not sure how you are going to be able to take as much leave as you want - what if you wanted 1 week every month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I guess it comes under this? Some employers and employment agencies may say that your hourly rate of pay includes an amount for holiday pay, and that they expect you to save this part of your pay to cover your holidays. This is known as 'rolled up' holiday pay. Rolled up holiday pay may be against the law unless your holiday pay is paid on top of your basic pay and it's clear what the amount of rolled up holiday pay is. For example, the amount of rolled up holiday pay should be clearly set out in your payslip. Pottedplant, they probably mean I can have a day off here and there when I like, and maybe take the years holiday allowance before I really should when the entitlement to it kicks in, as I'm not getting paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane39 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Been offered a job, and they've told me that although my pay will be close to £7 per hour, I'll actually be classed as being on minimum wage, but, I won't get any paid holiday, it is crafted into my hourly pay. If I take any holiday it will be unpaid, but I can take as much as I want, when I want, with a bit of notice, but with no pay. I've never heard of this, and it sounds a bit weird not to have some paid holiday. Is this normal? Is it even legal? Unfortunately tiz true............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I guess it comes under this? Some employers and employment agencies may say that your hourly rate of pay includes an amount for holiday pay, and that they expect you to save this part of your pay to cover your holidays. This is known as 'rolled up' holiday pay. Rolled up holiday pay may be against the law unless your holiday pay is paid on top of your basic pay and it's clear what the amount of rolled up holiday pay is. For example, the amount of rolled up holiday pay should be clearly set out in your payslip. Pottedplant, they probably mean I can have a day off here and there when I like, and maybe take the years holiday allowance before I really should when the entitlement to it kicks in, as I'm not getting paid for it. I think that may be the case - but I would check (and also check that the top up pay does equal the minimum leave you are allowed to have)....and congrats on the job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think that may be the case - but I would check (and also check that the top up pay does equal the minimum leave you are allowed to have)....and congrats on the job! I've calculated it roughly and it does seem to add up, and thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Suited Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations on the great job! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjZjyIyNoE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Congratulations on the great job! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjZjyIyNoE :hihi::hihi: Just wanted something small and easy, I do have a rather new baby and not too much time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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