New minimum wage rates come into effect 1 October 2011

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE

New minimum wage rates come into effect 1 October 2011

The government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s national minimum wage (NMW) rates.

The following rates will come into effect on 1 October 2011:

• Adult rate increases by 15p to £6.08 an hour.

• Rate for 18-20 year olds increases by 6p to £4.98 an hour.

• Rate for 16-17 year olds increases by 4p to £3.68 an hour.

• Rate for apprentices increases by 10p to £2.60 an hour.

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Want to know more?

Department for Business Innovation and Skills: You can download details of the announcement of the latest hike in the minimum wage by accessing the BIS web site.
Web: www.berr.gov.uk/Policies/employment-matters/rights/nmw.

Directgov: This government site provides an easy-to-use guide to UK employment law, including minimum wage regulations.
Web: www.directgov.gov.uk.

Low Pay Commission: The LPC was established as a result of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the government about the national minimum wage.
Web: www.lowpay.gov.uk.