- For workers aged 21 – 24 year olds, NMW will increase from £6.70 to £6.95 per hour
- For workers aged 18 – 20 year olds, NMW will increase from £5.30 to £5.55 per hour
- For workers over compulsory school age but not yet 18, NMW will increase from £3.87 to £4.00 per hour
- The apprentice rate (for apprentices under the age of 19, or 19 and over but in the first year of apprenticeship) will increase from £3.30 to £3.40 per hour
With the National Minimum Wage about to increase, make sure you understand the new rates.
Traditionally, October tends to be a busy month in employment law, with all kinds of changes being brought in by the government. This year though, things are much quieter in this respect – but the one confirmed update is the annual increase to National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates. Here’s a quick guide to help you...
As of 1st October 2016, the following NMW rates will apply: