The United Kingdom

Capital: London

Language: English

Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

Payroll Cycle: Monthly

Paid Holidays: 28 Days per year

General Taxation: Employer Taxes - approximately 17%, Employee Taxes - depends on different variables (such as level of income or if a person is married), varying from 20% -45%.

Contract

Working Hours:

- 40 hours weekly
- Working hours cannot exceed 48 hours as an average of 17 weeks

Probation Period: There is no standard probation period in the United Kingdom. It can vary from 3 to 6 months and is outlined in the contract.

Minimum Wage: Depends on employee’s age:
- 18-20: 6.18£ an hour
- 21-24: 7.70£ an hour
- 25 and Over: 8.21£ an hour

 
 

Termination:  The weekly maximum working time is 40 hours (1,800 hours per year). Flexible work schedules can be agreed upon, but only up to 9 regular hours of work per day.

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