National Minimum Wage increases …………….

01/10/2009 by admin.

As of today, (1^st October 2009), the National Minimum Wage (NMW) new hourly rates will take effect:--          Workers aged 22 and over: £5.80

-          Workers aged 18-21: £4.83

-          Workers aged 16 and 17: £3.57

There are certain exemptions from the above for Apprentices.  The Minimum wage for workers starting an Apprenticeship is £95.00 per week (this came in to effect on 1^st August 2009).

From 1^st October 2010 the Government has announced that the full National Minimum Wage rate will be payable for those aged 21 and over.

 Thanks to Simone for the update

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