How much a staff member is paid must be communicated in a written statement of employment particulars. This document must be given to all employees and workers on or before their first day of employment. Often, the written statement of particulars will form part of the staff members’ contract of employment (eg an Employment contract or a Zero hours contract).
Generally, the rate of pay is to be agreed upon between the employer and the staff member. In some cases, it may be set by a collective agreement between the employer and a trade union. However, care must be taken to ensure that staff members' basic hourly rates comply with the minimum wages.
Staff members also have the right to equal pay (ie not to be paid less because of their sex). They also have the right not to be paid less because:
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of their race or ethnicity
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they work part-time
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they are temporary staff (eg a fixed-term worker)
For more information on equal pay, read ACAS’ guidance.