I heard on the radio that the minimum wage has gone up. Has it? and, if so, what is it now? What can I do if my boss doesn’t pay me it?


West Devon Citizens Advice Bureau


TAVISTOCK


Kingdon House, North Street PL19 0AN


You heard right – it went up on 1st October. The new rate is £6.08 if you’re 21 or over, £4.98 if you’re 18-20 and £3.68 if you’re 16-17.


Your employer should raise your pay in line with the new rate automatically but if they don’t, and you feel comfortable talking to them about it, ask them why they haven’t raised your pay — they might just not have known about the increase.


If you’re not happy with what your boss says, you can ask to see your pay records so that you can check they’ve calculated your pay correctly. You need to do this in writing and they will then have 14 days to show you the records.


If you don’t want to talk to your employer, then you can call the Pay and Work Rights Helpline. This is free. They can investigate your pay on your behalf and, if you are owed any pay, your employer can be ordered to pay it to you.


If your employer still does not pay you the correct amount then HMRC can take them to an Employment Tribunal on your behalf. So don’t worry, the law is on your side and there’s help out there.


If you’re worried come to your local CAB or visit www.westdevoncab.org.uk.


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Open Monday Wednesday 10-1pm & Friday 10-12pm


Drop in or ring 08444 111 444 during these hours.


OKEHAMPTON


The Ockment Centre North Street Okehampton EX20 1AR


Open Tuesday Wednesday 10-1 pm & Thursday 10-12pm.


Drop in or ring 08444 111 444 during these hours.


Website: www.westdevoncab.org.uk


Wear Devon CAB also offers “Drop In” Outreach advice sessions at Bere Alston Surgery and The Community Centre,


Princetown, every 3rdWednesday of the month. For further information, or to make an appointment, ring 01837 52105.


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