Lesson 2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Definition of salary?
a fixed amount per month as payment for services and time worked. Overtime may be paid or unpaid depending on the terms of the contract.
What is a pro rata salary?
pro rata means employees are paid for the hours they work, in proportion to a full-time salary. For example, if you work part-time for 21 hours a week, and full-time is 35 hours a week:
(21 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)/(35 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠) × 100=60%
What is paid by hour?
employees receive a fixed amount per hour of work. For example, if you work 10 hours at £8 per hour you earn £80.
How many hours per week do full-time workers do typically?
35 hours per week
Talk about a working day entitlements?
In your working day you will be entitled to breaks, which will be written into your contract of employment. Your age and the work will affect the number of breaks you are allowed.
What are the maximum working hours in a week?
48 hours
What are the maximum working hours for someone under 18?
you cannot work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.
What can you do if you want to work more than 48 hours a week?
by signing an agreement with your employer
What are the rules of a rest break if you are over 18 ?
if you are working longer than a 6-hour shift, you are entitled to a 20 minute unpaid break
What are rest break entitlements for someone under 18?
- a 30-minute break if you work more that 4.5 hours (this break should be continuous)
- a daily rest of 12 hours
- weekly rest of 48 hours.
What do employees in the UK have a right to?
the National Minimum Wage (NMW)
What are employees over 23 entitled to?
the National Living Wage (NLW)
What are apprentices entitled to?
the apprentice rate if they are under 19, or are 19 or over and are in the first year of their apprenticeship.
What 3 things are employees entitled to?
- holiday pay
- pensions
- sickness pay
Describe an employee’s holiday entitlements?
employees will receive 5.6 weeks holiday (28 days) – 4 weeks (20 days) + bank holidays, national holidays or equivalent (approximately 8 days)
What will employers enrol their employees in?
a pension and contribute to it
What will employees receive in terms of sick pay?
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
What will employees receive time off for?
maternity, paternity and adoptions
What do employees have the right to request?
flexible hours (although this may be turned down)
What is a notice period?
the time between you informing your employer you will leave (or your employer informing you that you will lose your job) and the time you cease to be an employee.
are you paid at your usual salary during your notice period?
yes
When would you be entitled to redundancy pay?
if you’ve been working for your current employer for 2 years or more.
What will you receive in redundancy pay?
0.5 week’s pay for each full year you were under 22
1 week’s pay for each full year you were 22 or older, but under 41
1.5 weeks’ pay for each full year you were 41 or older
length of service is capped at 20 years.
What 2 acts support rights and responsibilities?
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- National Minimum Wage Act 1998
