National Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage, national living wage and apprentice rate set the minimum hourly rate of pay most workers are entitled to by law. These rates are reviewed by the government on an annual basis with the new rates taking effect from 1st April each year.
It is a criminal offence not to pay the national minimum wage or to keep records to prove your organisation does this.
We have produced an Information Note that explains who the national minimum wage, national living wage and apprentice rate apply to, employers’ obligations, what is and is not included in minimum wage calculations and with information about the real living wage scheme.