Employers are reminded that under The Conditions of Employment (Guernsey) Law, 1985 as amended, all employees who are contracted to work 15 hours per week or more must be issued with a “ written statement” outlining the main terms and conditions of their employment, or a written contract, within four weeks of the commencement of employment.

Employers are also advised that following the introduction of minimum wage legislation later this year all employees, regardless of the number of hours worked, must be provided with a written statement of their main terms and conditions or contract.

Commerce and Employment is responsible for administering the Conditions of Employment Law and for ensuring that all employers comply with the necessary requirements. Should an employer fail to provide written statements and/or wage slips a prosecution may follow with fines of up to £5,000.

In addition, The Conditions of Employment (Amendment) (Guernsey) Law, 1992 requires that all employees must be provided with a payslip (irrespective of the number of hours worked). The detailed information on the payslip must comply with the Law. Providing an employee with a quarterly return to Social Security or Income Tax is not sufficient to comply with the Law.

Further, when the Minimum Wage Law is introduced employers will be required to keep records which clearly demonstrate that the hourly rate of pay complies with the minimum wage. (Additional information will be forwarded to all employers prior to the commencement of the Law).

Contact information

Information and advice on complying with the Law can be obtained from the Employment Relations Services on 234567 or access the Department’s website www.gov.gg/industrialrelations