Employers are reminded that National Minimum Wage and other allowances increase this month.  The new rates are as follows:

• For workers aged 25 and over from £7.83 to £8.21
• For workers aged 21-24 from £7.38 to £7.70
• For workers aged 18- 20 from £5.90 to £6.15
• For workers aged 16- 17 from £4.20 to £4.35

The apprenticeship rate will also increase from £3.70 to £3.90.

From 6 April, statutory sick pay (SSP) increases from £92.05 to £94.25 a week.

From 7 April, the statutory rates for family-friendly leave increases from £145.18 a week to £148.68.   

From 6 April, employees (and, for the first time, workers) must receive an itemised pay statement setting out the hours worked where pay varies. Employers should get ahead of the curve, making sure now that their payroll systems are able to comply with these changes. 

Should you have any queries about the issues raised in this article, or on any employment related matter, please contact our expert Arvin Sandhu by email or on 01494 893 542.