Venue:
Delivered digitally via Zoom
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Date:
25/03/2025
Time:
09:30 - 12:30
Price:
£125.00 per person
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Deductions from pay


Key legislation and good practice guidance for wages and corresponding pay statements

Employers are responsible for making sure workers are paid correctly in accordance with the law.

Making an unlawful deduction could result in a breach of employment law, national minimum wage legislation and potentially result in an Employment Tribunal claim.

This event will give you a valuable understanding of lawful and unlawful deductions, the common pitfalls and how to respond to pay queries to minimise the risk of pay disputes.

Who is this best suited to?

Delegates from all sectors of work, including: 

  • line managers, supervisors and team leaders
  • HR professionals
  • business owners
  • Trade Union/employee representatives
  • individuals who wish to further their professional development

What will I learn from this training?

  • What does and does not count as wages for deduction purposes
  • Key legislation, worker and employer rights, including when deductions can lawfully be made 
  • Entitlements to payslips and what must be included
  • The impact of deductions on national minimum wage
  • How to respond to a pay query effectively, including common pitfalls and how to overcome them
  • Risks if pay concerns are not resolved or an employer gets it wrong, including grievances and Employment Tribunal claims
 

Key course information

  • Instructor led training 
  • Delivered digitally via Zoom
  • Half day
  • Delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance

Run this training for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.