The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2016 have been made, and come into force on 1 April 2016.

They make it clear – if there was ever any doubt – that the ‘National Living Wage’ for over-25 year olds, promised by the Government last year, is nothing more than a tweak to the minimum wage regulations.

The new minimum wages from 1 April 2016 will be:-
• age 25+ – £7.20 per hour (the National Living Wage)
• 21-25 – £6.70 per hour
• 18-21 – £5.30 per hour
• apprentices – £3.30 per hour

Employers will have to ensure they adhere to these new rates and employees should check that they are gettig there fuill entitlement from April onwards.

If you require any further advice on any aspect of these new regulations, please do not hesitate to contact us.