⚖️ Your rights at work and the minimum wage

💷 Minimum wage per hour

• Under 18: £8.00
• 18 to 20: £10.85
• 21 and over (National Living Wage): £12.71
• Apprentice (under 19, or in the first year): £8.00

📄 Your rights from day one

• A written statement of your main terms, such as pay, hours and holidays
• A payslip each time you're paid
• Paid holiday, even if you work part-time
• Training to do the job safely
• Fair treatment, without discrimination

⏰ Extra rules for under-18s

• A 30-minute break if you work more than 4.5 hours
• Usually no more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
• Proper rest between shifts

🆘 If something is wrong

Talk to your manager, a trusted adult or your careers adviser. You can check your pay at Check your pay and get free advice from Acas.

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