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Minimum Wage Increase 2008

Minimum Wage Increase 2008

On March 5th the Government announced an increase in the minimum wage. The increase will take effect from 1st October 2008.The adult wage will rise from £5.52 to £5.73. The rate for 18-21 year olds will also increase from £4.60 to £4.77. The rate for 16-17 year olds will rise from £3.40 to £3.53.

[The above has of course been superseded by annual increases ever since]

Steen & Co Employment Solicitors will be monitoring the developments in this area of law and will provide information as and when more details are known. For more information please contact us via any of the methods set out on our contact us page.