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Create your own CV
Create your own CV Anyone who wants to use Europass can start by completing the Europass CV. The Europass CV enables you to make your skills and qualifications visible, and other Europass documents can be attached to the CV.
The National Minimum Wage
he National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid. Find out what the current rates are and where to get help if you think you are being paid below the minimum wage rate.
Current NMW rates. There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The current rates (from 1 April 2019) raised:
Current NMW rates. There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The current rates (from 1 April 2019) raised:
- £8.21 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over
- £7.70 - the 18-20 rate
- £6.15 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18
- £4.35 - the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Hourly minimum wage in Netherlands as of 1 January 2019
The amounts stated in the table below are gross amounts. The net amount you receive will depend on the taxes and social insurance contributions withheld from your wage.
Applying for a National Insurance number
Who pays National Insurance?
You pay National Insurance contributions if you're an employee or self-employed and you're aged 16 and over, as long as your earnings are more than a certain level. If you're employed you stop paying National Insurance contributions as soon as you reach State Pension age. If you are self-employed, you stop paying Class 2 contributions as soon as you reach State Pension age and Class 4 contributions from the start of the tax year after the one in which you reach State Pension age.
State Pension age is 65 for men born before 6 April 1959 and 60 for women born before 6 April 1950. But it will gradually increase to 65 for women between 2010 and 2020.
Some people also pay voluntary National Insurance contributions. For example, you might choose to pay them if you:
- aren't working and are not claiming state benefits
- haven't paid enough National Insurance contributions in a year to count for the State Pension or other long term state benefits
- live abroad and want to maintain your state benefits entitlement
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You'll be sent a National Insurance number automatically jusefore your 16th birthday if both of the following apply: you live in the UK your parents or guardians are getting Child Benefit for you If you're between 16 and 20 years old and haven't received a National Insurance number contact the National Insurance Registrations Helpline on 0845 915 7006 for advice. Lines are open 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. |
Work permits - temporary restrictions
Work permits - temporary restrictionsIt is worth finding out what procedures there are before applying for a work permit or to have your unemployment benefits paid in countries that still have restrictions.
In countries that still impose restrictions on access to their labour market, there may also be restrictions on claiming your unemployment there.
You are advised to contact the public employment service in the country where you are going to.
If you need additional information you can contact a European employment adviser.
Nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and SlovakiaYou have the right to work without a work permit in Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Until 30 April 2011, restrictions apply in:
Nationals of Romania and BulgariaYou have the right to work without a work permit in: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. You can also transfer unemployment benefitsto these countries.
Until 31 December 2013, your ability to work might be restricted in:
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland also impose full restrictions.Switzerland can impose restrictions until 31 May 2016.
Transferring unemployment benefitsExporting unemployment benefits to the countries that still impose restrictions on labour market access may also be restricted. Postings abroadTemporary labour market restrictions do not apply to posted work - employed or self-employed.
Exception: Germany and Austria apply temporary restrictions on the posting of workers by companies in certain sectors but not for self-employed persons.
In countries that still impose restrictions on access to their labour market, there may also be restrictions on claiming your unemployment there.
You are advised to contact the public employment service in the country where you are going to.
If you need additional information you can contact a European employment adviser.
Nationals of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and SlovakiaYou have the right to work without a work permit in Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Until 30 April 2011, restrictions apply in:
- Malta - you need a work permit, but the authorities cannot refuse to issue one and cannot prevent you from starting work there
- United Kingdom - you must register with the Workers Registration Scheme within 30 days of starting to work
- Germany and Austria - you need a work permit before you can start to work. In some sectors, you need a permit even if your employer sends you to work there (posted work). The conditions for obtaining a permit have been eased in some sectors.
- Switzerland - you need a work permit before you can start to work (until 31 May 2011).
Nationals of Romania and BulgariaYou have the right to work without a work permit in: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. You can also transfer unemployment benefitsto these countries.
Until 31 December 2013, your ability to work might be restricted in:
- Austria
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland also impose full restrictions.Switzerland can impose restrictions until 31 May 2016.
Transferring unemployment benefitsExporting unemployment benefits to the countries that still impose restrictions on labour market access may also be restricted. Postings abroadTemporary labour market restrictions do not apply to posted work - employed or self-employed.
Exception: Germany and Austria apply temporary restrictions on the posting of workers by companies in certain sectors but not for self-employed persons.
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Transport in London
The Oyster Card is your ticket to exploring the city and covers all your transport needs. It’s simple, easy to use and activated upon entry at a ticket barrier in the stations. Just tap in on the circular yellow card reader and tap out again when you finish your journey. If you buy a London Pass® and travel package, your electronic Oyster Card will be pre-loaded with credit to match your London Pass® duration.
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