Minimum & Living Wage
All employees, irrespective of their contractual status are entitled to be paid the Minimum Wage for the hours they work. This includes temporary or agency workers, people on zero-hours contracts, and fixed-term or part-time workers. This is calculated based on the age of the worker and whether they are in receipt of apprentice pay, where a different rate applies.
Current rates for the minimum & Living Wage
Age Current rate from April 1st 2024
21 and over £11.44
18 to 20 £8.60
Under 18 £6.40
Apprentice Rate £6.40
As a statutory right, an employer must pay the minimum wage. An employee can make a claim to an employment tribunal if an employer fails or refuses to pay the minimum wage. This could be by making unlawful deductions from pay, or forcing unpaid extra work.
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