Increase in the National Minimum Wage announced
From 01 April 2017 the new minimums are as follows:
| Age | Hourly Rate |
| 25 and over | £7.50 (up from £7.20) |
| 21 – 24 | £7.05 (up from £6.95) |
| 18 – 20 | £5.60 (up from £5.55) |
| 16-17 | £4.05 (up from £4.00) |
| Apprentice (if 1st year or under 19) | £3.50 (up from £3.40) |
The Government remains committed to naming and shaming employers who do not pay what they should and an additional £4.3 million is to be spent on enforcement.
For more information about the new rates please contact employment.law@emsleys.co.uk or call 0113 232 1030.
Back to Blog