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New national living wage rates from 1 April
The national living wage (NLW) and the national minimum wage (NMW) rates will increase on 1 April 2017.
Eligible workers over the age of 25 will have to be paid the new NLW rate of £7.50 while the NMW rate for those aged 21-24 increases by 10p to £7.05 an hour.
Age | From 1 April 2017 | Current rates |
25 and over | £7.50 | £7.20 |
21 to 24 | £7.05 | £6.95 |
18 to 20 | £5.60 | £5.55 |
16 to 17 | £4.05 | £4.00 |
Apprentices* | £3.50 | £3.40 |
A government poll of more than 1,400 workers earning less than £15,000 highlighted a lack of awareness of their rights.
Findings:
- 69% were unaware about payment for travel time between appointments
- 57% didn’t know that having money deducted from their wages to cover uniform costs is unlawful
- 48% were unaware that tips can’t be used to top up pay to the legal minimum.
Margot James, business minister, said:
“We are determined to make sure everybody in work receives a fair wage and while most employers get it right, there are still a small number who fail to play by the rules.”
Jennie Granger, director general for customer compliance at HMRC, said:
“Paying the NMW is the law – it’s not a choice. Employers must pay their workers what they’re entitled to and follow the rules.”
Contact us to discuss paying the NMW and NLW.