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)
As an employer, chances are you employ some part time staff. Depending on the sector you are working in, you could even have more part time staff than those working full time hours.
Recruitment across the UK's manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors continues to evolve rapidly in 2026. So, in this article, we will look at some of the things you can consider as an employer as 2026 progresses.
