Issue 146 web

HELP I OSOD EICH EIDDO
HELP TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY
Mae Gwasanaeth Gosod Sir Fynwy’n cynnig ffordd wahanol a chost eff eithiol o rentu eich eiddo.
Ein nod yw gwneud rheoli a good eich eiddo’n broses syml a rhwydd, a gweithio gyda chi ar reoli a hysbysebu eich eiddo yn ogystal â dod o hyd i denantiaid
wed’u fetio ar gyfer:
Cynlluniau Rhentu Preifat
Cynlluniau Lesio Preifat
Gyda chymorth ac arweiniad gan ein tim, cyfeillgar, profiadol a phroffesiynol.
Mae Gwasanaeth Gosod Sir Fynwy’n cynnig cynlluniau gosod tymor byr a hirdymor. At hyn, mae gennym lesoedd hirdymor, thwng pump ac ugain mlynedd, ar
gael drwy ‘Gynllun Lesio Cymru’ a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru ac a reolir gan Wasanaeth Lesio Sir Fynwy. Mae grantiau ar gael i helpu dod â chartrefi gwag yn
ôl i gael eu defnyddio.
Os oes diddordeb gennych mewn good eich eiddo, neu os hoffech fwy o fanylion ynglyn @’r gwa-sanaeth a’r hyn yr ydym yn ei gynnig, cysylltwch @ Clare Hamer
Monmouthshire Letting Service offer an alternative and cost-effective way to rent your property.
We aim to make managing and letting your property a simple and easy process, working with you to manage and advertise your property as
well as finding you vetted tenants for.
Private Rental Schemes
Private Leasing Schemes
With the help and guidance from our friendly, experienced professional team.
Monmouthshire Letting Service offer short and long-term leasing schemes. Additionally, with ‘Leasing Scheme Wales’ funded by the Welsh
Government and managed by Monmouthshire Letting Service, we have long term leases available for between five and twenty years. Grants are
available to help bring empty homes back into use.
If you are interested in letting your accommodation or to find out more details about the service and what we offer, please contact Clare Hamer
Rhif ffôn/ Telephone: 01873 735426
E-bost/ Email: MLS@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Gwefan/ Website: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/MLS
Gwefan/ Website: www.gov.wales/leasing-scheme-wales-guidance
Common Mistakes in National Minimum Wage Compliance
In June 2023, the UK Government identified 202 employers who had failed to pay their staff the legal minimum wage. This breach affected approximately 63,000 workers across
a range of businesses, from major brands to small enterprises. The government’s message is clear: all employers must adhere to the statutory minimum wage regulations.
To ensure proper compliance and fair compensation for employees, businesses must be aware of the following common mistakes:
1. Failure to implement new rates: The primary reason for underpayment is neglecting to apply the annual minimum wage rate increase, which occurs every 1st of
April.
2. Overlooking birthdays: Underpayments often occur when employers miss employees’ birthdays, causing them to move from one rate to another.
3. Inappropriate payment of apprentice rates: Only apprentice under the age of 19 or in their first year of apprenticeship are eligible for the reduced
apprenticeship rate.
4. Misuse of the apprentice rate: Recognized apprentices must be engaged under a contract of apprenticeship and undergo structured training.
5. Failure to pay for working time: Determining which time should be paid, such as travel time, training time, and on-call time, can be challenging and
requires consultation with relevant case law.
6. Neglecting payment for additional time: Employers must ensure that they compensate employees for additional time worked, such as clearing
security checks or clocking in/out.
7. Including non-National Minimum Wage-countable payments: Employers commonly make the mistake of including pay elements, such as
tips, overtime payments, expense reimbursements, and wage advances, that do not count towards the minimum wage calculation.
8. Deductions: Deductions for job-related items or expenses, including safety clothing, uniforms, safety boots, and tools, reduce the
employees’ average hourly pay below the National Minimum Wage.
9. Accommodation offset: Charging workers more than the offset rate for living accommodation can lead to non-compliance, and
will impact NMW calculations.
10. Mistaken exemption from NMW: Exemptions include members of the armed forces, certain company directors, and
voluntary workers who receive no monetary payments or benefits in kind, apart from reasonable expense reimbursement.
To ensure compliance with the National Minimum Wage regulations, employers should consult local advisors to maximize
tax savings through applicable schemes.
Get in touch with your local advisor to discuss National Minimum Wages compliance
David Seymour
Senior Manager
Monmouth
david.seymour@azets.co.uk
Bryony Lewis
Assistant Manager
Monmouth
bryony.lewis@azets.co.uk