| Industry News |
|
| News » Employment Law » Minimum wage law may extend to apprentices |
|
16/06/2009
Minimum wage law may extend to apprentices |
|
Apprentices could be eligible for the minimum wage under new proposals revealed by the government.
The low pay commission has been asked by employment minister Pat McFadden to consider an extension of the current legislation to include those serving apprenticeships.
At present those aged under 19 or who are in the first year of an apprenticeship are not covered for by the minimum wage law.
Those living in the capital who have reason to believe they are entitled to the minimum wage but are receiving less may wish to seek advice from employment lawyers in London.
Last month saw the announcement that the minimum wage will increase from October 22nd this year.
the hourly figure for those aged 22 or over will rise from £5.73 to £5.80, while those aged 18-21 will see an increase from £4.77 to £4.83.
Workers aged 16 to 17 will get a 4p increment to £3.57.
Written by Pauline Adams
 |
| |
| Related Articles |
12/01/2010
Firm faces discrimination claims over redundancies
Fujitsu is facing claims that its redundancy policy has deliberately targeted people from minority groups.
|
12/01/2010
Retirement age law change planned
The current compulsory retirement age of 65 should be abolished, according to a senior member of the government.
|
07/01/2010
Employees 'should be treated reasonably' in snow
Employees have a right to be treated reasonably by their bosses as the winter weather hits Britain, the Chartered Institute of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said.
|
05/01/2010
Taxi firm caught out over equal pay
A taxi firm has lost a legal case for sex discrimination after paying a female employee, whose husband also worked for the company.
|
05/01/2010
Action urged on age discrimination
More action is needed to ensure age discrimination legislation is enforced, it has been argued.
|
News Archive