Pay and the employment contract

Updating author: Nicky Stibbs

Brightmine editor: Zuraida Curtis

Summary

• The duty to pay wages is implied into every contract of employment. (See The employer's contractual duty to pay wages)
• The interval at which remuneration occurs and the scale, rate or method of calculating it should be agreed and specified in the contract or in the written statement of terms and conditions of employment. (See The level of pay)
• A worker must offer their services and be ready and willing to work for their wages. (See The worker's contractual duty to offer their services)
• Employees who refuse to work are not entitled to be paid for the time that they do not work. (See Refusal to work and "go-slow" working)