Minimum Wage Increases

On 1 April the minimum wage increased. This covers:

•      Adult minimum wage increased from $22.70 to $23.15/hour

•      Starting-out and training minimum wage rose from $18.16 to $18.52/hour

Remember that all rates are gross and before any lawful deductions such as PAYE, student loan repayments, child support, etc.

Make sure your payroll people, HR/finance teams and your accountant are all aware of these changes.

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