Category Archives: National Minimum Wage

From the 1st April 2019, the National Minimum Wage (National Living Wage) is:   £8.21 per hour for ages 25 and over. £7.70 per hour for ages 21 to 24. £6.15 per hour for ages 18 to 20. £4.35 per … Continue reading →

2 October 2015: National Minimum Wage Rises: The National Minimum Wage increased on the 1 October 2015 as follows:   The standard adult rate (workers aged 21 and over) is now £6.70. The development rate (workers aged between 18 and 20) … Continue reading →

2 May 2014: As reported widely in the press this week, Ed Milliband and the Labour party plan to reform the law on zero hour contracts, under which employers are not obliged to offer a minimum number of working hours, and … Continue reading →

21 March 2014: Right to Work in the UK: It is an offence to employ someone without having taken the proper steps to check their right to work in the UK and the checks an employer has to carry out … Continue reading →

3 October 2014: National Minimum Wage Increases: On the 1st October 2014 the National Minimum Wage increased. It’s now: Adults:                  Up from £6.31 to £6.50 per hour for those aged 21 or over Young Worker:      Up from £5.03 … Continue reading →