National Minimum Wage Rises

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW) rates are increasing from 1 April 2018. Employers need to ensure they are paying their employees at least the appropriate NMW or NLW rate.

You can find the new rates in the table below:

* introduced and applies from 1 April 2016
**for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

The penalties imposed on employers that are in breach of the minimum wage legislation are 200% of arrears owed to workers. The maximum penalty is £20,000 per worker. The penalty is reduced by 50% if the unpaid wages and the penalty are paid within 14 days. HMRC also name and shame employers who are penalised.

For more information or for support with any payroll query, please contact our EQ Accounting team today on 01382 312140.