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Workers will now keep 100% of their tips, gratuities and service charges following new act coming into effect.
In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has today [Tuesday 30th July] overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living.
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, as today the Code of Practice is published and laid before Parliament. The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers giving …
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Over 500 employers are named by government for failing to pay the minimum wage.
Advice on claiming a tax refund for work expenses.
Seasonal staff should check their pay to make sure they are being paid correctly.
Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect.
Minimum wage rates from April 2023 have now been announced.
Mobile game advertising is being used for the first time by BEIS to promote the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage uplift in April – worth £1,000 extra to a full-time worker on the National Living Wage.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Workers on the minimum wage will receive a higher percentage increase in pay than most other workers across the economy.
Millions of UK workers will receive a pay rise as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect.
Government is naming and shaming businesses which failed to pay the minimum wage to 12,000 of the lowest paid workers.
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been announced.
By law, workers must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age - here are 10 outrageous excuses employers have used to try and flout the rules.
The 191 named companies failed to pay £2.1 million to over 34,000 workers.
Last year, HMRC helped more than 150,000 workers who were paid under the minimum wage and is reminding seasonal summer staff to check their pay.
New workers’ watchdog will be created to protect the rights of UK workers.
LPC underpayment report sets out how the pandemic has created new challenges for compliance
A National Insurance contributions holiday for businesses who employ armed forces veterans comes into force on 6 April 2021.
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