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Because there is a minimum wage in this country. It's the law. To start paying less than this the min wage law will have to be abolished not just for disabled, for everyone. The nmw law is to protect workers and by and large it does. It's not a living wage but that's another matter.

Asians in particular are just dying to jump out in front of your car! What is this phenomenon? Saying that Leeds is worse than sheff, everyone is potential roadkill there.

I know of no jobs that pay by workload. Its either hourly or salaried. So if one doctor works half the time they get paid half the wage.

You can bet tescos et al will be right behind this scheme if it means cheap labour! ---------- Post added 16-10-2014 at 17:17 ---------- If you are a disabled doctor up against an able bodied doctor. Same qualifications. Same experience. But they are offering a third of the pay they would pay the able bodied candidate, is that fair?

Would a physically or mentally disbaled person go for a job as a builder? Highly unlikely. Look most jobs these days are in the service industry which a lot of disabled could do. I cant think of many office jobs disabled can't do. Paying less than nmw is just an excuse for huge corporations to exploit the workforce.

I agree. The idea that we can pay one section of society less because they are deemed less worthy is wrong. You choose the best person for the job.

Opens up exploitation of disabled workforce by employers. Either have a min wage for all or don't have one.

There's ways round it. Call it 'work experience' for instance! We are kind of assuming that there is a limited amount of disability, when in fact there are numerous disabilities. For example more and more jobs are computer based now, so as long as a worker has the mental capacity to do the job and physical capacity to use a keyboard there should be no reason not to consider them for the job.

It would be illegal to pay under the NMW so it's all moot. From experience I know employers are put off both culturally and practically from employing those with disabilities. Personally I wouldn't have a problem employing a disabled person if they can do the job. Age discrimination is similar - in practice it happens although in law it shouldn't. The comments were insensitive and offensive though, just another pea-brain tory MP thinking aloud. The real issue for me is this is the welfare minister speaking so he should go really. ---------- Post added 16-10-2014 at 16:29 ---------- Pay is hugely dictated by market rates - not employers. The NMW on the other hand is a minimum living wage (we all know it's not, but for the sake of argument) enshrined in law. Also, why would a second person needed to be taken on to 'pick up the slack'. TBH worked with plenty and employed plenty of able bodied people who don't pull their weight or / and or incompetent, never had to employ a second person to 'pick up the slack'. Same rules apply to those who are disabled. If employers are forced to take on people just on some PR / positive discrimination stunt that's another matter.

As an apprentice, he would get less than the minimum wage. Apprenticeships are meant for school leavers - 16-21 so it's not an option. Why doesn't he just start working for a gym as an instructor to get experience? then transition to personal training? - plenty of them about, two ways to get a job in a gym: 1) make a list of local gyms / brands he wants to work for e.g. virgin active - spend a day going into gyms and ask at reception 2) google search gym instructor jobs and apply online hope that helps.

All worth bearing in mind. She get's tax relief - it might be better financially to stay self employed. A contract of employment, depending on the terms, might not be the best solution. ---------- Post added 16-10-2014 at 14:31 ---------- Agreed. Ideally she should have a contract before starting any work. I mean if the client decides not to pay or disputes hours there is a problem, it's hard enough getting correct payment with a contract - virtually impossible without one. ---------- Post added 16-10-2014 at 14:36 ---------- Nope. If she becomes an 'employee' then the company is responsible for tax and N.I. While she is 'self-employed' that's her responsibility. Same with travel costs unless explicitly agreed that the company pays for travel. Doesn't matter how long she works for the company either.

She could have a contract. There is nothing stopping her asking for one and negotiating a contract with or without hourly terms. She could even draw up her own contract and offer it to them - they can only say no or negotiate terms. Strictly speaking for tax purposes HMRC do not like 'long term contractors' working full time for the same business over a long period of time, so the company may not want that link. Alternatively she is currently well within her rights to go work for a rival company at the same time - so her 'client' might like the added security a contract brings. Thing is with companies they will often not tell a contractor their long term plans so she may just have to play it by ear, and negotiate when the time is right. But as a self employed person she should absolutely get the best deal she can and look after number 1!

Was thinking of joining the FSB (federation of small Businesses). They were part of a good talk the other night, at the made fest and seem like an honest bunch of fellas. You get good perks too, such as legal and business advice.

More than welcome fella. Hope it works out for ya ---------- Post added 26-09-2014 at 15:15 ---------- More than welcome dude (dudette). Hope it works out for ya

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