No rest for the wicked - a survey of Sunday trading

Article Abstract:

Working on Sunday has become more commonplace in the UK, following the enactment of the Sunday Trading Act 1994. A survey of 65 UK retailers indicates single-time regular pay has replaced Sunday double-time, new employees are often paid a lower Sunday-work rate, and managers working Sundays often do not receive extra pay. Employment contracts have been revised for Sunday work by 50% of these companies. Sunday is included as part of the regular work week for most employees, although some companies cited problems caused by employees' reluctance to work Sunday hours.

Interpretation and construction, Innovations, Work hours, Sunday legislation, Sunday laws, Business hours

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NES earnings survey 1997: wage growth outstrips inflation

Article Abstract:

The 1997 New Earnings Survey is the largest British survey of wages and work hours and as such provides important information for these factors in the year to April 1997. General information includes average gross weekly pay and the average length of the full-time working week, which increased marginally to 40.3 hrs, from 40.2 hrs a year earlier. Earnings growth continues, with wages varying by region. The average gross earnings of full-time women in the work force went up by almost 3/4% more than men, and the gender pay gap decreased slightly.

Wage surveys, 1997 AD

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Craft pay: 1995 survey

Article Abstract:

Pay for craftworkers in the UK is shifting toward salaried rather than weekly or hourly status and more organizations pay a bonus or premium for multiskilled workers. Most trades fall into the construction and engineering categories, with the latter paying considerably better. Median weekly hours fell from 39 in 1990 to 38 in 1995, though the range remained the same, 35-40. While most companies pay a single rate for workers in a range of crafts, some have begun to differentiate according to the scarcity of or demand for a skill.

Compensation and benefits, Skilled labor, Artisans

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