I work part-time but think I’m paid a lower hourly rate than my full-time colleagues – can this be right?

No, there has been legislation since 2000 that says that part-time workers are entitled to the same terms and conditions and benefits of employment as full-time workers if they do the same or similar job (see full details click here).

You need to talk to your employer and ask them if there is a difference in your pay.  If you do not get an answer that makes you happy they you can complain to them in writing; by law they need to reply to you within 21 days stating the reasons for any differences in the way they treat you compared to full-time staff.

You should get advice from a Trade Union official (if you are a member of the union), or contact Citizens Advice (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) or ACAS (www.acas.org.uk).

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If you work in the UK Media Industries and have a question about this or any other topic, please e-mail us at workline@freelanceadvisor.co.uk

If you are an Employer and need ongoing professional help with any staff/freelance issues then talk to us at The HR Kiosk (click here) - a Human Resources Consultancy for small businesses – you can retain us for as much time as you need.

Please note that the advice given on this website and by our Advisors is guidance only and cannot be taken as an authoritative interpretation of the law. It can also not be seen as specific advice for individual cases. Please also note that there are differences in legislation in Northern Ireland.

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