07-15-2007, 06:03 AM
Whilst I understand the frustration that exists amongst students on the issue of stipend, I think students must concentrate on getting qualified. A couple of thousand Rs. here and there wont make much of a difference to their situation. Qualification will
Well, DT spoke of big four in UK,,, let me tell you there is not a single firm in UK which does not adhere to minimum wage legislation. All firms have restructured their training packages to incorporate minimum wage legislation.
We sought legal advice on the issue of minimum wage Vs. so called stipends in Pakistan. Both our PI insurers and lawyers advised us to pay minimum wage and not to rely on the beauty of word stipend. Its only a matter of time that someone takes a firm to court of law on this issue to recover oustanding wages/stipends.
Well, DT spoke of big four in UK,,, let me tell you there is not a single firm in UK which does not adhere to minimum wage legislation. All firms have restructured their training packages to incorporate minimum wage legislation.
We sought legal advice on the issue of minimum wage Vs. so called stipends in Pakistan. Both our PI insurers and lawyers advised us to pay minimum wage and not to rely on the beauty of word stipend. Its only a matter of time that someone takes a firm to court of law on this issue to recover oustanding wages/stipends.