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National living wage

From 1 April 2016, the UK Government is introducing a new minimum wage rate, the “national living wage”, cuurrently £7.50 per hour for people aged 25 and over.

The national living wage (NLW) will be compulsory and the Low Pay Commission (LPC) will recommend future rises, with the Government aiming for it to reach 60% of median hourly earnings by 2020.

The national living wage is different to the Living Wage, a voluntary pay rate independently set by the Living Wage Foundation. The Living Wage is calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK.


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    How can HR help staff get through the bleak midwinter?

    by Steve Herbert 4 Nov 2021
    by Steve Herbert 4 Nov 2021

    A perfect storm of staff shortages, withdrawal of government support schemes and increased absence due to illness threaten a difficult...

    • National living wage
    • Latest News
    • Public sector

    Real terms pay growth still weak, despite promise of higher wages

    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 28 Oct 2021

    Real wage and income growth is likely to grind to a halt next year.

    • National living wage
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    • Latest News

    Budget 2021: Pay rises, scale up visa and universal credit reforms announced

    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed wage increases for the lowest paid workers and public sector staff in his Budget today,...

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    Proportion in low-paid jobs lowest on record

    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021

    The proportion of employees in low-paid jobs is at a record low, official figures have revealed, and median weekly pay...

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    • National living wage
    • Economics, government & business

    Five Budget 2021 predictions for HR

    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Oct 2021

    We round up five things HR could expect to see in Wednesday’s Budget announcement.

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    Amazon delivery drivers launch claim for employment rights

    by Jo Faragher 13 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 13 Oct 2021

    Law firm Leigh Day is looking to launch group action against Amazon to secure employment rights for drivers.
    It will...

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    • Latest News

    Johnson set to announce £9.42 national living wage

    by Jo Faragher 6 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 6 Oct 2021

    Boris Johnson is set to increase the national living wage to £9.42 an hour

    • National living wage
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    Labour members vote for £15 minimum wage

    by Personnel Today 29 Sep 2021
    by Personnel Today 29 Sep 2021

    Labour members have voted in favour of introducing a £15 national minimum wage if the party gains power.
    The vote,...

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    John Lewis staff launch petition to raise wages

    by Jo Faragher 6 Sep 2021
    by Jo Faragher 6 Sep 2021

    Staff at John Lewis have launched a campaign via the Organise platform urging the retailer to improve their wages.
    A...

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    • Pay & benefits

    HMRC reveals 10 ‘most ridiculous’ excuses for minimum wage breaches

    by Ashleigh Webber 17 Aug 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 17 Aug 2021

    Employers tried to claim workers were too young to be paid the minimum rate or had signed contracts opting them out of the entitlement.

    • National living wage
    • Latest News
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    John Lewis and McColl’s among firms that paid staff below minimum wage

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Aug 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Aug 2021

    The government has ‘named and shamed’ 191 employers who breached minimum wage requirements.

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    • Zero hours

    Low-paid workers at greatest risk of redundancy

    by Jo Faragher 7 Jun 2021
    by Jo Faragher 7 Jun 2021

    Low-paid workers are at greatest risk of losing their jobs when the government’s furlough scheme closes, new research has found.

    • National living wage
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    Pandemic has increased risk of minimum wage breaches

    by Ashleigh Webber 12 May 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 12 May 2021

    The Low Pay Commission has said the furlough scheme has meant determining the extent of national minimum wage underpayment has been difficult.

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    April 2021 employment law changes: five things for HR to do

    by Stephen Simpson 6 Apr 2021
    by Stephen Simpson 6 Apr 2021

    An annual update on the changes to employment law that are happening in April 2021 – IR35, national living wage, statutory pay rates...

    • National living wage
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    • Living wage

    Uber agrees to give drivers minimum wage and employment rights

    by Jo Faragher 17 Mar 2021
    by Jo Faragher 17 Mar 2021

    Following the Supreme Court ruling that its drivers are workers, Uber is giving its UK drivers a guaranteed minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions.

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