NMW & Travel Time

Hi, I am paid two different rates in my pay £11.00 for care calls & £9.65 for travel time. Based on my working time in the reference pay period that averages out at £10.73 which I realise is above NMW of £10.42. Is this correct or should my travel time be paid at NMW also? Thanks in advance.

Hi,

The hours for which NMW needs to be paid depend on the type of work being performed for NMW purposes however, travel between assignments which need to be carried out at different places is counted as working time for NMW purposes. Time spent travelling between your place of residence and your place of work, is not considered as working time for NMW purposes. A worker who qualifies for the NMW is then entitled to be paid at least NMW on average for all working time in a pay reference period. 

If you have any further queries about your circumstances, please contact ACAS on 0300 123 1100 who should be able to assist you.

Thank you.