NMW guidance updated to include information on unpaid work trials
04 December 2018
04 December 2018
Aspire Comment
The practice of a prospective employer asking a prospective candidate to do an unpaid work trial in order to establish if they are suitable for a vacancy is a common practice.
In July 2017, Government presented a private member's Bill aimed at prohibiting the use of unpaid work trials as it is believed that they are being used to exploit workers. Whilst there are currently no definitive rules or tests, the government has updated Calculating the minimum wage guidance to include a section on unpaid work trials which details a list of considerations the government thinks the Tribunals will take account of;
If you are concerned about your use of unpaid work trials, or any other aspect of your compliance with the NMW regulations, then please get in touch with Aspire to discuss how we can help.