You must pay your employee the National Minimum Wage.
As of October 2016 following are the current hourly minimum rates (it is likely these will alter with each budget):
- Apprentice £3.40*
- Under 18 £4.00
- 18-20 £5.55
- 21 + £6.95
- 25 + £7.20
*This is the rate that applies to apprentices aged 16-18, or those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. Any other worker on an apprenticeship scheme is entitled to the national minimum wage for their age
From April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes into force. This is a rate of £7.20 per hour for employees aged 25 and over. The current minimum wage will still apply to those 24 and under.
More information about the national living wage can be found on the Gov.uk website here:
www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
PayrollAbility will ensure that your employees are monitored. Any employees that are not being paid the correct minimum wage will be highlighted to you, enabling you to correct the situation.
