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This collection brings together all documents about the the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
Who's entitled to the minimum wage, what's included when working out the minimum wage, and what happens if there's a dispute.
The minimum wage a worker should get depends on their age and if they’re…
People classed as ‘workers’ must be at least school leaving age to get the…
Employers must pay workers the correct minimum wage. You can read guidance…
Workers who think their pay is below the correct minimum wage rate should…
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates: age, apprentices, previous years.
Minimum wage rates increase on 1 April. This short report looks at the 2021 increases and the path ahead for the next year.
Minimum wage rates for different types of paid employment - time work, output work, unmeasured work, salaried hours work.
The minimum wage rates increased on 1 April. This short report looks at the 2022 increases and the path ahead for the next year.
Includes National Minimum Wage rates, keeping pay records and pay rights
Low Pay Commission publishes advice to Government on the future of the National Minimum Wage beyond 2024
It is illegal for your employer to pay you below the National Living Wage, so check your pay and talk to your manager to make sure you’re getting the wages you are entitled to.
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased on 1 April 2020. This report reviews those increases and the LPC's new remit to 2024.
Check if you’re paying a worker the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage or if you owe them payments for the previous year.
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Use these rates and thresholds when you operate your payroll or provide expenses and benefits to your employees.
Sets out how the scheme to name employers who break national minimum wage (NMW) law works.
Read the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates from April 2022.
Accommodation provided by an employer can affect the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: offset rates, accommodation charges.
Guidance on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for organisations who offer work experience, including placements and internships.
This page contains the Low Pay Commission's advice to the Government on minimum wage policy beyond 2024.
Check if your pay matches the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage or if your employer owes you payments from the previous year.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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