In case you hadn’t heard, some of the national minimum wage rates changed on the 1st October 2016.
The current rates are now:
- The rate for workers aged 21 to 24: up 3.7% to £6.95.
- The development rate (workers aged 18 to 20): up 4.7% to £5.55.
- The young workers rate (non-apprentices aged under 18 but above compulsory school age): up 3.4% to £4.00.
- The apprenticeship rate: up 3% to £3.40.
- The accommodation offset limit: up to £6.00.
The National Living Wage applies to workers aged 25 and over is unchanged at £7.20 an hour.
A quick way to calculate whether you’re paying the national minimum (or living) wage is by using the ACAS calculator. Although it’s designed to help employees rather than employers, it’s still a useful tool.
If you do have any questions about the national living wage, feel free to get in touch.
Andrew Crisp is the Principal Solicitor at Mason Bullock Solicitors, where he specialises in employment law and dispute resolution. With over two decades of legal experience, Andrew has built a reputation for his expertise in advising employees on settlement agreements and helping clients navigate complex litigation processes, including the removal of County Court Judgments (CCJs).