Wages Protection Act 1983

7: Wages to be payable in money

You could also call this:

"Employers must pay you in dollars, not with other things."

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Your employer must pay your wages in money. This means you get paid with dollars, not with other things. You can find more information about when this rule does not apply in sections 8 to 10.

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Work and jobs > Worker rights

6: Employer may recover overpayments in certain circumstances, or

"Your employer can take back money they overpaid you in certain situations."

8: Workers employed by the Crown or local authorities, or

"Government and council workers can get paid with a special cheque"

7Wages to be payable in money

Subject to sections 8 to 10, an employer shall pay the wages of every worker in money only.

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