New model letters on national minimum wage
The XpertHR policies and documents service has been enhanced by the addition of model letters advising a worker of a pay increase because he or she has moved to the higher age band of the national minimum wage and advising a worker of a pay increase because of a rise in the rate of the national minimum wage.
- Letter advising a worker of a pay increase because he or she has moved to the higher age band of the national minimum wage Use this model letter to inform a worker that his or her rate of pay is being increased as a result of moving into a higher age band of the national minimum wage.
- Letter advising a worker of a pay increase because of a rise in the rate of the national minimum wage Use this model letter to advise a worker that his or her pay is increasing because of a rise in the rate of the national minimum wage.
Also
Greer v Coulter (t/a Alphreso Cafe) NIIT/2750/10 In this case, the industrial tribunal in Northern Ireland described a small employer's decision to dismiss a young worker to avoid having to increase her pay from £4 to the national minimum wage rate of £4.92, when she reached the age of 18, as "callous".
National minimum wage rates The XpertHR quick reference section provides the current minimum wage payable to adult workers, as well as the minimum level for young workers.
Get more information on the national minimum wage with the XpertHR FAQs section:
- What is the current rate for the national minimum wage?
- Who is eligible for the national minimum wage?
- Does an employer need to provide evidence that it is meeting the requirements of the national minimum wage?
