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We remind all employers that from 01 October 2011, minimum wage will increase for all categories of employee. Please see the table below for changes;
AGE
CURRENT RATE
RATE FROM OCTOBER 2011
Apprentice*
£2.50
£2.60
16-17
£3.64
£3.68
18-20
£4.92
£4.98
21 over
£5.93
£6.08
*those under the age of 19, or those over 19 in the first year of their apprenticeship, after which they will be entitled to the minimum wage of their relevant age bracket.
Please ensure you are compliant with these new rates from 01 October and inform any staff whose wages will be changed as a result of this increase.
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Employees are already protected from day one in respect of wrongful dismissal and discrimination, but a dismissal based on poor conduct, for example, can be effected by giving relevant notice.
