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<p>The Government already makes clear in legislation and guidance that travel time
between assignments should be paid at least the appropriate National Minimum Wage
(NMW) rate. Whether a worker paid by the hour is entitled to the minimum wage for
periods such as the time spent travelling between home and their first assignment
and between their last assignment and home depends on the terms of their contract
and whether they are working during that time. We have updated our guidance on the
Gov.UK to make it clear that time spent travelling between assignments and rest breaks
must be paid at least the NMW.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In relation to training,
the NMW rules state that, where a worker is paid according to the number of hours
they work, the NMW must be paid for all time spent training.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Workers who are required to be available to work, either on standby or on call,
should also receive at least the NMW rate for this time, although there are exceptions
in some circumstances.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We encourage any care sector
worker who believes that they have been underpaid to make a complaint, using the free
and confidential Pay & Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368. HM Revenue &
Customs investigate all complaints. In addition, they are currently undertaking proactive
enforcement action into the six largest care providers.</p><p> </p>
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