Government cuts National Minimum Wage by €1

From February 1st 2011, the government's minimum wage cut of €1 will take effect, reducing the national minimum hourly rate to €7.65.

As part of your employment contract your rate of pay cannot be changed without your consent. Therefore, if your hourly rate is set at the current minimum rate of €8.65 a reduction CANNOT be imposed by your employer.

If you feel your hourly rate of pay is under threat or you are being pressurised to accept a deduction from wages properly payable, get in touch with us by phone to 0818 300 900 or fill in the online query form and we will be able to provide you with some options on how best to deal with this issue.

If your employer has made a deduction from your wages properly payable without your agreement or has indicated such action, there are a number of redress options available depending on the circumstances of your specific case. Call the FairWage helpline at 0818 300 900 and we will be able to provide you with more information about these options.

Further information on pay and wages related queries can be found here.

Remember, the best protection for employees in the workplace is to be a member of a trade union. It could be the best decision you have ever made, join a union now.