01 April 2022
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased from today 1st April 2022. As an employer, you are obligated to update your payroll so your employees get paid at least what they are legally entitled to.
The National Living and Minimum Wage rates are listed below
| 23 and over | 21 to 22 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
| Before April 2022 | £8.91 | £8.36 | £6.56 | £4.62 | £4.30 |
| From April 2022 | £9.50 | £9.18 | £6.83 | £4.81 | £4.81 |
| Increase Percentage | 6.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 11.9% |
Employees are being urged to check if they're being paid correctly through the Check Your Pay campaign which also provides advice to employers to ensure they understand what they need to do to pay their employees correctly.
How can Bira help?
For more important information Bira Legal has produced a free Employment Facts & Figures guide including the guide on the National Minimum Wage, compensation limits, statutory sick pay, minimum notice periods and more.
Download Employment Facts and Figures
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