Minimum wage goes up by 35p
14 October 2004 by James Garner
The national minimum wage goes up by 35p an hour tomorrow (1 October).
Under the new rates, those older than 22 must be paid £4.85 per hour, compared with £4.50 previously. Those aged 18 to 21 are now entitled to £4.10 per hour, a 30p increase.
For the first time this year, 16- and 17-year-old employees must also be paid a minimum wage, with the rate set at £3 per hour.
The amount employers can deduct from hospitality workers for accommodation has also been increased to £3.75 per day or £26.25 a week. This rate also starts tomorrow.
