Employment Contract and Payslip Basics

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
R/504/8864
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
10 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the importance of an employment contract.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State who an employment contract is between.
  • 1.2
    State why it is important to sign an employment contract.
2

Know where to find key information on a payslip.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify on a given payslip:
    a) employee number
    b) National Insurance number
    c) tax period
    d) tax code
    e) gross pay
    f) net pay.
  • 2.2
    Identify the item on the payslip that indicated the amount of "take-home" pay.
3

Know about the national minimum wage.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State the national minimum wage for:
    a) workers aged 21 and over
    b) workers aged 18-20 inclusive
    c) pre-18 workers
    d) pre-19 apprentices.