Minimum Wage and Statutory Pay Obligations

7. Getting Help

Because of new legislation and the effects of case law, printed material on statutory pay obligations quickly goes out of date.

7.1 The best up-to-date information is often available from Acas on 08457 47 47 47 and the Department for Work and Pensions on 020 7712 2171.

7.2 For advice on the national minimum wage, call the national minimum wage helpline on 0845 6000 678, or visit www.berr.gov.uk/employment/pay/national-minimum-wage/index.html.

• For a copy of 'A detailed guide to the national minimum wage', call the national minimum wage orderline on 0845 845 0360 or visit http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/pay/national-minimum-wage/index.html.

7.3 For information on statutory maternity pay, sick pay and other aspects of National Insurance and PAYE, contact the employers' helpline on 08457 143 143.

7.4 For interactive tools giving guidance on employment rights, visit www.direct.gov.en/Employment/index.htm.