Financial requirements, interesting query.

[Terpe]

Thanks Terpe, certainly looks like waiting, handing in 7 payslips with a full explanation is the way to go. Still waiting for any sort of official reply from UKBA.

Paul, I would be very surprised if you got any helpful advice from UKBA.
They will at best only cut and paste immigration rules for you, then suggest you seek specialist advice if you cannot understand.

I really couldn't give any time so far to fully understand the usual UKBA civil service gobbledegook, but see what you make of the 'proposed' newly worded FM-SE (Family Members - Specified Evidence) Annex

In Appendix FM-SE delete paragraph 2 and substitute

2. In respect of salaried employment in the UK, all of the following evidence must be provided:
(a) Wage slips covering:
(i) a period of 6 months prior to the date of application if the applicant has been employed by their current employer for at least 6 months
(and where paragraph 13(b) of this Appendix does not apply);

or

(ii) any period of salaried employment in the period of 12 months prior to the date of application if the applicant has been employed by their current
employer for less than 6 months (or at least 6 months but the person does not rely on paragraph 13(a) of this Appendix),
or in the financial year(s) relied upon by a self-employed person.

(b) A letter from the employer(s) who issued the wage slips at paragraph 2(a) confirming:
(i) the person's employment and gross annual salary;
(ii) the length of their employment;
(iii) the period over which they have been or were paid the level of salary relied upon in the application; and
(iv) the type of employment (permanent, fixed-term contract or agency).
(c) Personal bank statements corresponding to the same period(s) as the wage slips at paragraph 2(a), showing that the salary has been paid into an
account in the name of the person or in the name of the person and their partner jointly.”

I think it's better to hang on until the final wording is published before making a final decision.
Even in the worst case scenario your 13 annual payslips can be explained.
Don't ever give up!

I have some friends who are also trying to comply with the requirement for employer letter confirmations but are now employed under 'zero-hours' contracts. (NHS)