National Minimum Wage (NMW)

Not getting the National Minimum Wage of £5.80 an hour?

Workers aged 22 or over should get the National Minimum Wage of £5.80. If you think you are paid less, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence for help getting you what you are entitled to.

Find out about the National Minimum Wage – everything you need to know

Forced to work long hours?

You cannot be made to work longer than an average 48 hour-week if you don’t want to. If you are working longer, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence and they will look into it for you.

• Find out more about working time limits, the breaks you’re entitled to and overtime rules

Money being taken unfairly from your pay?

You should not have unfair deductions taken from your pay for things like your uniform or safety equipment. If you think this is happening, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence and they will help you get what you are entitled to.

• Find out more about your pay deductions

Agency charging you a ‘job-finder’s fee’?

Employment agencies can’t charge you a fee for finding or trying to find you work. If yours is, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence and they will look into it for you.

• Find out about your rights as an agency worker

Working in agriculture?

Agricultural workers have different rights from other workers. If you are worried about your pay, hours or treatment, call the free Pay and Work Rights Helpline in confidence for help.

• Find out about your rights as an agricultural worker

Using a gangmaster?

If you work for a gangmaster you have employment rights. Gangmasters are licensed by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA)

Find out more about what you are entitled to on the GLA website