Wages

[simsfreq]

I'm 17 and work part time at WHSmiths. I've been working there for a year and I still haven't come off the trainee wage. I can't check my rights in my contract because I don't have one! What can I do about this? I have spoken to my manager and he says he doesn't think I am qualified to go onto a higher wage. Also, is there a minimum wage for under-18s?

[souldriver]

dont know about your contract but as for minimuym wage i think its �3 for 16 - 18 yrs age.  look at this link: -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3512362.stm

[souldriver]

sorry the link doesn't appear to work!  do you have a union where you work?

[noseyno]

try NMW Website

[davidicus]

the minimum wage rate for under 18 is as stated �3.00 per hour. You can be paid more, convince your manager you are worth it, good luck