National Minimum Wage rising – October 2016!

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Don’t forget, the Nation Living Wage rate is applicable for any employees ages 25 and over.

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From 1st October, the National Minimum Wage will rise so ensure your employee’s are being paid the correct amount.

·      £6.95 per hour – 21-24 yrs old

·      £5.55 per hour 18 – 20 yrs old

·      £4 per hour – 16-17 yrs old

·      £3.40 for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over who are in the first year of apprenticeship.

The rate will then change every April starting April 2017.

Don’t forget, the Nation Living Wage rate is applicable for any employees ages 25 and over, £7.20

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