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The Low Pay Commission (LPC) report to government on the conditions that would need to be in place to allow faster increases in the minimum wage.
The Low Pay Commission's annual report to government on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and its recommendations for NMW rates from October 2014.
The Low Pay Commission Chair, David Norgrove responds to Vince Cable on the 2014 wage rates and future path of the National Minimum Wage.
Update of government evidence following the release of the latest economic and earnings data and forecasts.
This report outlines the government evidence to the Low Pay Commission on their additional assessment in 2014.
An examination of the likely impact of Universal Credit on the incomes and work incentives of families with National Minimum Wage workers.
A report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies on the effects of the 2008 to 2009 recession on firms' productivity, investment and training.
The impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) on a range of outcomes for low-paying companies in the UK.
A review of evidence to check the accuracy of research on how the National Minimum Wage has affected low paid workers in different size firms.
An assessment of the impact of the introduction of the National Minimum Wage Rate for Apprentices (the 'Apprentice Rate').
An evaluation of the impact of the National Minimum Wage on employee earnings and hours in the domiciliary care sector.
Analysis on the nature, evolution and distribution of non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage in the UK.
Research by the University of Sheffield into the relationship between productivity, earnings and age in the early years of a working life.
This report estimates the National Minimum Wage's (NMW) impact during the recession (2008 to 2011), compared to 1999 to 2007.
A study on the effect of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in low-paying sectors of the economy.
An study of National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases before, during and after the recession.
This study explores why some employers deliberately do not pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
An exploration of the possible reasons behind the trend in earnings growth.
An examination of the impact of economic recovery on pay settlements both across the whole economy and low-paying sectors.
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