Pay
When considering what to pay a new employee we would encourage you to pay them the going rate for the job irrespective of age, taking into account their experience and trainee level. If you would like some advice about what other employers are paying in Leicestershire you can call the Connexions Employer Services Team on 0800 083 3788.
National Minimum Wage
This is the minimum amount you are required to pay an employee by law depending on age and whether or not the employee is on a recognised training programme such as an Apprenticeship.
There are three levels of minimum wage:
- aged 16 and 17 - £3.40 per hour
- aged 18 - 21 - £4.60 per hour
- aged 22 and over - £5.52 per hour
Find out more
(All links will open in a new window)- Inland Revenue
National Minimum Wage - ACAS
Equal Pay - Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR)
- Maternity Pay
- Paternity Pay