There are a number of people who are not entitled to the NMW.
All other workers including pieceworkers, home workers, agency workers, commission workers, part-time workers and casual workers must receive at least the NMW.
The Government’s National Living Wage is introduced today, on 1 April 2016 for all working people aged 25 and over, and will be set at £7.20 per hour. The current National Minimum Wage for those under the age of 25 will continue to apply. Employers need to ensure that they are paying their employees the correct rates of pay in all instances.
Generally all those who are covered by the National Minimum Wage, and are 25 years old and over, will be covered by the National Living Wage these include:
With the introduction of the National Living Wage the penalty for non-payment will be 200% of the amount owed, unless the arrears are paid within 14 days.
The maximum fine for non-payment will be £20,000 per worker. However, employers who fail to pay will be banned from being a company director for up to 15 years.
The Low Pay Commission which currently recommends the level of the minimum wage will recommend any future rises to the National Living Wage rate.
The new National Living Wage is different from the Living Wage, which is an hourly rate of pay and updated annually. The Living Wage is set independently by the Living Wage Foundation and is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK. Employers choose to pay the Living Wage on a voluntary basis.
Details provided by ACAS
According to research conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, “Three in ten employers (29%) increased staff numbers in the past year and almost half (47%) increased pay/earnings, suggesting UK workforce planning is looking up.” Great news for employees looking for new horizons and clients looking to increase skills gaps.
As a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, I receive regular updates as to the status of employment within the UK, as well as new regulations and legal issues. The following link supplied by the REC, makes for some interesting reading for those within HR or in-house recruiters. Items covered include employment surveys, outlook for the year ahead, sector growth and much more. I hope you find it of interest.
Wishing all my candidates and clients a very happy, healthy and successful 2016. If you are looking for a new challenge, or for a new team member, please do not hesitate to contact me for an informal discussion. I look forward to working with you…
With best wishes,
Tessa
Profile pictures on your cv or job application.
If you feel that you should include a photograph on your cv, or on your profile page of a job board, please remember, first impressions count. Please remember that your cv, or job application is a professional approach to a prospective employer. Your photograph should look business like, approachable and professional. I’m amazed when a great cv, is backed up with a profile picture, clearly showing someone taking their own selfie with their phone in shot, with a group of people, looking moody, or of people out partying wearing revealing outfits. Please be vigilant of the pictures you use, as it could make every difference to your job application.
This morning, I’m delivering Good Luck cards, to candidates starting their new careers on Monday. Wishing Stephen, Marie, Luke and Fouzi all the very best of luck and I’m looking forward to hearing of your successes and progression! You did it! Well done! Wishing you the very best of luck!
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Arundel community and thank you to Barb Hogan for all her support with the announcements on the town’s website and also on their Facebook page.
I am very keen to support the local businesses to find top talent and love the view from my office of the Castle! For more information about “what’s on in Arundel, as well as some fantastic business listings, please view:
http://www.arundel.org.uk/whats-on/news
https://www.facebook.com/arundelexperience?ref=br_rs
Arundel has a new recruitment business in town.
Masson Appointments owned by Tessa Masson has opened in the High Street. Her offices are in the Old Bank House opposite the Town Quay.
If you are looking for employment or needing staff go and see Tessa. Her 18 years of experience within the recruitment businesses ensures Tessa helps to create perfect professional matches.
Such a positive and happy day! Made job offers to four very talented, motivated and inspiring ambassadors for Masson Appointments. Listening to candidates reactions when offered the job they really want, is the best feeling in the world! I’m very lucky to meet such wonderful people and hope next time I need to speak to someone in Customer Services, they are as friendly, helpful and enthusiastic as them! Well done!
