Changes to national minimum wage – guidance for employers
New guidance has been published providing greater clarity on national minimum wage for businesses who offer work experience, placements and internships.
From the 1 October 2011 the following national minimum wage rates apply:
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£6.08 per hour for workers aged 21 years old and over
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£4.98 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20 years old
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£3.68 per hour for workers aged 16 to 17 years old
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£2.60 per hour for apprentices under the age of 19 years old or aged 19 years old or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
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