Make sure you are getting the pay that you deserve!

Increases to the National Minimum Wage came into force on 1st October 2016 and apply to any pay reference periods beginning on or after that date.

The rates from 1 October 2016 are:

• £7.20 per hour - 25 yrs old and over
• £6.95 per hour - 21-24 yrs old
• £5.55 per hour 18-20 yrs old
• £4 per hour - 16-17 yrs old
• £3.40 for apprentices under 19 (or 19 and over who are in the first year of apprenticeship).

The rate will then change every April starting April 2017.

(If you would like to fine out more, including the previous rates from October 2015, visit the acas website)