National minimum wage
Claims about pay levels falling below statutory minimum rates.
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Overview
This page explains national minimum wage claims in plain English, including hourly rate disputes, working-time issues, and common payroll arguments.
Common examples
- A worker says their average pay fell below the statutory minimum rate.
- Travel time, sleep-in time, waiting time, or deductions are said to reduce pay below the minimum.
- The employer disputes which hours count for minimum wage purposes.
What tribunals often look at
- Which statutory rate applied during the period in dispute.
- What hours should count and how pay should be allocated across them.
- Whether deductions or arrangements reduced pay below the legal minimum.
Timing note
Pay periods and rate changes can matter in calculating what was due at the relevant time.