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17 Oct 2011 Andre Boeke

Minimum Wage changes

As of 1st October 2011 the minimum wage rate rates have gone up! If you are recruiting and you are paying people at the lower end of the pay scale, please do check that you are meeting your obligations and abiding by the law! £6.08 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over £4.98 - the 18-20 rate £3.68 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 £2.60 - the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship Any questions - as always, feel free to give us a call (0845 838 0595)

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