HAMILTON, Bermuda, Apr 10, CMC – The Bermuda government is reminding employers of their statutory obligation to remunerate students in accordance with established minimum wage provisions as they begin to enter the workforce for the vacation period.
The Ministry of Economy and Labour said employers are required to ensure that students are paid an hourly rate that, on average, is not less than 70 per cent of the statutory minimum hourly wage rate.
It reminded the employers that the minimum hourly wage is currently set at US$17.13 per hour, and as such, students must be remunerated at a rate of no less than US$11.99 per hour.
“Employers are further reminded that any time worked that is less than a full hour must be calculated on a pro-rata basis and compensated accordingly. ”
The government also noted that under the Employment Act 2000 and the Contributory Pensions Act 1970, a student is defined as a person in full-time education who is employed on a Saturday or a public holiday or a period of vacation, including a half-term holiday. “Individuals in full-time education whose employment extends beyond these specified periods do not meet the definition of a student for wage entitlement and must be paid the full minimum hourly wage rate,” it said, urging employers, employees and students to familiarise themselves with their rights and obligations under the Employment (Minimum Hourly Wage Entitlement) Act 2022.
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