National Minimum Wage

[bloodycheap]

Are garages exempt from paying sales people NMW. I have been offered a starting salary of �10,000 plus commission for 43.5 hours per week (�4.42 per hour). I am over 25 years old. Am I correct in thinking that even though I may get commission the hourly rate for the �10,000 must be at least the NMW.

[kempie]

The NMW is based on total gross pay which includes any commission. However if you do not receive the �2,101pa (�40.42pw) or so in commission to take you over the NMW threshold then your employer will be in breach of employment law.

http://direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/P ay/DG_10027201

[bloodycheap]

Thanks kempie.....appreciated mate.