Promised pay rise following probationary period but the letter was "outdated". Minimum wages issues.

[11cocopops]

I recieved a letter back in October 2011 stating I had been successful in my job application and interview, this letter also stated my starting wage would be £5.80 and that following a successful probationary period of 440 hours my pay would increase to £6 per hour.

 

As NMW is £6.08 I rang up the employer to question this hourly rate and was told it should have stated £6.08, the letter just hadnt been updated following the increase in the NMW (£5.80 was NMW in 2009)

 

I have now worked 1100 hours passing my probationary period months ago (approx feb/march 2012) still with no wage increase

 

Last week I spoke to the lady in charge of wages & was told I will not see a wage increase as the original letter I recieved was "outdated" and I should not have received it. Apparently people in my role used to be paid above NMW but this has since changed.

 

I am the ONLY person in my role (there are 5 others) on NMW and want to know if I have a leg to stand on taking this further?

 

I know its "only 20p an hour" but I took a £1.50p/hr pay cut for this job. I am working 32-40 hrs per week & am a "mature student" in full time education studying for a degree along side. I need every penny I can get!!!

[Sidewinder]

Exactly what rate of pay are you receiving?

[11cocopops]

Exactly what rate of pay are you receiving?

 

I am on £6.08 national minimum wage

[honeybee13]

Hello there.

 

I think it was right to post here rather than the employment forum, because you have a NMW problem. I'll amend your thread title to see if you get more replies, but if you don't, we can look at moving you to the other forum.

 

My best, HB

[honeybee13]

I see Sidewinder's here, so you're in luck. I'll amend the title anyway.

 

HB