New NMW comes into force on 1st October 2011
21+ yo: £6.08ph
18-20: £4.98 ph
16-17:£3.68 ph
Apprentices under 19, or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship:£2.60ph
Full details on government website:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/DG_10027201
This includes details of who is/is not entitled to NMW and covers internships and work experience.
It is illegal to pay below NMW, so remember to adjust your contracts of employments and to advise your payroll staff.
If you employ young staff, ensure that their pay rates are upgraded when they reach any of the age thresholds.
21+ yo: £6.08ph
18-20: £4.98 ph
16-17:£3.68 ph
Apprentices under 19, or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship:£2.60ph
Full details on government website:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/DG_10027201
This includes details of who is/is not entitled to NMW and covers internships and work experience.
It is illegal to pay below NMW, so remember to adjust your contracts of employments and to advise your payroll staff.
If you employ young staff, ensure that their pay rates are upgraded when they reach any of the age thresholds.
