Since its introduction in 2016, the National Living Wage (NLW) has increased substantially relative to median pay. But an important question is, what impact has this had on businesses? Have they reduced employment, increased their prices or made other changes …
Every year, the LPC commissions and publishes a range of independent research projects to build our evidence base and understanding of the labour market and low pay. Today, we’re publishing two of the research reports we commissioned last year, to …
In September the LPC held its annual research symposium, where researchers present results of the projects we have commissioned. Peter Donaldson, who was a Commissioner from April 2010 until December 2017 and participated in 9 rates negotiations and subsequent reports …
Simon Sapper's appointment to the Low Pay Commission was confirmed last week, but he has already taken part in one of our evidence-gathering visits. Here is what he heard in Barnstaple at the end of May... It’s like there’s a …
Low Pay Commissioner Neil Carberry gives his thoughts on our first visit of 2018, to Kendal and South Lakeland. LPC Chair Bryan Sanderson also went on the visit. The LPC runs a series of visits each year to gather evidence in …
A higher minimum wage for non-guaranteed hours? As part of its response to Matthew Taylor’s review of good work the Government has asked the LPC to consider the impact of a higher minimum wage for those hours that are not …
Who are we and what do we do? The Low Pay Commission is the independent body that advises the Government on the National Living and Minimum Wage rates (NLW and NMW). Read more... The Commission is made up of 3 …
