In March 2021, the Supreme Court issued the final judgement on a case of great significance for care providers and low-paid care workers. The case in question, Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake, was first brought to an Employment Tribunal in …
As far as we are aware there is no global league table ranking public policies by the breadth and depth of their evidence base. But - if there were - then the UK minimum wage would surely appear somewhere near …
Data published today by the Office for National Statistics suggests that the National Living Wage (NLW) has made a big difference to the earnings of low-paid workers, helping part-timers and women in particular. But amidst the good news, one area …
Age/group Previous hourly rate New hourly rate National Living Wage (25+) £7.20 £7.20 21-24 year olds £6.70 £6.95 18-20 year olds £5.30 £5.55 16-17 year olds £3.87 £4.00 Apprentices £3.30 £3.40 On Saturday (1 October), the minimum wages for workers …
In truth, paying homage to Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx wasn't exactly our reason for visiting Dundee but it certainly gave me some credibility with my graphic artist nephew! Each year Commissioners and members of the Low Pay …
A wide range of evidence suggests that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) has succeeded in raising pay for the lowest-paid workers significantly without damaging employment or the economy. However, the benefits of the NMW have been more muted for workers …
Minimum wage compliance matters. It matters to employers, because the compliant employer does not want to be undercut by the unscrupulous employer flouting the law. It matters to workers because they need to be assured of their promised level of …
Ever wondered how the Low Pay Commission gets to its recommendation on how to set the pay rates that make up the Minimum Wage? Well here is a peek under the tent.
Each year there is a big fanfare in the media when the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are announced by Government, but very few people know how these recommendations come about.
We have recently seen further public naming of firms found to be non-compliant with the National Minimum Wage. It follows closely on the heels of plans announced by the government in September.
Why should younger workers get paid less than older workers for doing a similar job? This is a recurrent question faced by the Low Pay Commission in relation to the minimum wage, which has lower rates for 16-17 year old …
