Quarter of minimum wage workers underpaid

According to a study by the Resolution Foundation, more than a quarter of workers aged 15 and over are not being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NMW is the least a worker can be paid per hour by law.

Employers who fail to pay the NMW can face fines of 200% of the wage arrears and potentially also criminal prosecution.

From April 2020 the NMW will increase to £8.72 for workers aged 25 and over (up from £8.21).

Increases for younger workers from April 2020 will be:

• 21-24 years old: £8.20 (up from £7.70)
• 18-20 years old: £6.45 (up from £6.15)
• Under-18: £4.55 (up from £4.35)
• Apprentice: £4.15 (up from £3.90)

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