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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alan Jones

Most carers not paid for travel time between appointments – study

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Three out of four care staff who look after people at home are not being paid for the time it takes them to travel between appointments, according to new research.

Unison said its survey of more than 300 care workers across England revealed that employers are effectively breaking minimum wage laws, costing staff hundreds of pounds each month.

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