The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations for increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage hourly rates to come into force in April 2018. The NLW will increase to £7.83 per hour. The NMW hourly rate increases are as follows: 21-24 year olds up to £7.38; 18-20 year olds up to £5.90; 16-17 year olds up to £4.20; apprentices aged under 19 or in first year of their apprenticeship up to £3.70. The daily offset rate to take account of accommodation provided by an employer will increase to £7.00 per day.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
