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NMW Increase

08/08/2010

The National Minimum Wage will go up from £5.80 to £5.93 per hour from 1st October 2010.

Importantly, the main rate becomes payable from the age of 21 - an increase from the current age of 22.

Workers between 18-20 years of age will see the rate rise from £4.83 to £4.92.

For workers aged below 18 who have ceased to be of compulsory school age the minimum wage rises from £3.53 to £3.64.

For more information on the above or any other employment law issue contact John Hassells, Partner and Head of Employment.

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