Increase in the National Minimum Wage

With effect from 1 October 2011 the National Minimum Wage will increase as follows:

• the main rate for workers aged 21 and over will increase to £6.08
• the rate for 18-20 year olds will increase to £4.98
• the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £3.68
• the rate for apprentices under 19 years old, or over 19 years and in the first year of their apprenticeship, will increase to £2.60

Now is the time to review your salaries to ensure you are still complying with legislation.