National living wage

The government’s policy of ‘naming and shaming’ organisations that break minimum wage rules is an effective deterrent against non-compliance, but...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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