389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
Category: Living Wage
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost as over 16,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living … Continue reading Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks UK workers paid below … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Staff receive industry leading pay rise
Employment Rights Minister visits an Aldi supermarket in Watford following the retailer's decision to make its staff the best paid … Continue reading Staff receive industry leading pay rise
Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Isle of Man – minimum wage rate proposal changed
On 4th February 2025 and following feedback from industry and a range of representatives, the Isle of Man Department for … Continue reading Isle of Man – minimum wage rate proposal changed
Isle of Man minimum wage change proposals 2025
The Isle of Man Tynwald (Parliament) is being asked to approve increases to the Isle of Man’s Minimum Wage at … Continue reading Isle of Man minimum wage change proposals 2025
How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Statutory Parental Pay In the UK there are a number of statutory parental leave rights which include some form of … Continue reading How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials
Living Wage Foundation research reveals that 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage, around 2.2 million people, have … Continue reading 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials
Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Almost half a million people working for more than 15,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
New TUC research found 46 jobs online on a single day in July 2024 advertising pay below the National Living … Continue reading Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
Make Work Pay first steps
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Minimum Wage changes
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
Amongst a long list of 40 government proposed bills (more even than Tony Blair’s government) as part of the Kings … Continue reading Kings Speech – employment rights and pensions
GPA – UK Payroll – Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance Measures Becoming Prevalent
PAYadvice author Simon Parsons is a contributor to the new GPA magazine 04:05 Global Payroll, in this months edition he … Continue reading GPA – UK Payroll – Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance Measures Becoming Prevalent
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
National Minimum Wage increases imminent National Minimum Wage applies to all employees and workers who have reached school leaving age … Continue reading Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
Salary sacrifice schemes have become increasingly popular, often generated by employer efforts to save secondary National Insurance contributions with employers … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
National Minimum Wage compliance approach As part of the NMW compliance approach outlined in the December 2023 Employer Bulletin, HM … Continue reading Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
Largest ever increase to minimum wage
(c) PAYadvice Ltd The Government has announced Tuesday 21st November 2023 its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on … Continue reading Largest ever increase to minimum wage
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
With the real Living Wage and London Living Wage announced 10% rise on the Tuesday 24th October 2023 - real … Continue reading Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
10% increase in the real Living Wage as cost of living continues to hit low paid workers the hardest Over 460,000 … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
Living Hours scheme marks 100 sign-ups as inflation continues to soar 100 UK employers have now committed to provide secure … Continue reading 100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2024 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Common causes of minimum pay breach
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), formerly known as BEIS have issued updated information on one of their areas … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
Employers may need to review their reward strategies! With the proposal of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) for a significant … Continue reading Significant minimum pay rise may impact employer reward strategies
National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
The government states it is committed to ending low pay. From 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage (NLW) will … Continue reading National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
The Living Wage Foundation has announced their new uplifted rates early on Thursday 22nd September 2022, a day ahead of … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
The Living Wage Foundation has brought forward the announcement of the new Living Wage Rates (and London Living Wage rate … Continue reading Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Commenting on the labour market figures published by the ONS, which show real wages falling by 4.1 per cent (on … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update for 2021 and then 2022 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 20 thousand hits and downloads … Continue reading Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
ExCeL London becomes Accredited Living Wage Employer The Royal Docks receives formal recognition from the Living Wage Foundation for Making a … Continue reading ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
PAYadvice endeavours to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest and developing changes impacting payroll and … Continue reading April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Government has named and shamed another 208 businesses which failed to pay the minimum wage to 12,000 of the lowest … Continue reading Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Millions paid below the real Living Wage
4.8 MILLION JOBS IN THE UK PAY BELOW THE REAL LIVING WAGE 1 in 6 (17.1%) of UK jobs pay below the real … Continue reading Millions paid below the real Living Wage
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Low Pay and ethnicity – LPC call for evidence
The LPC is seeking evidence on the experiences of low-paid workers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Alongside the usual work of … Continue reading Low Pay and ethnicity – LPC call for evidence
BEIS-HMRC Joint National Minimum Wage Stakeholder Forum
BEIS and HMRC held a Joint National Minimum Wage (NMW) virtual Stakeholder Forum on 29th April 2021 with employer and … Continue reading BEIS-HMRC Joint National Minimum Wage Stakeholder Forum
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
1 in 3 key workers paid under £10 per hour
Around one in three key (33%) workers earn less than £10 an hour according to analysis by the TUC. Analysis … Continue reading 1 in 3 key workers paid under £10 per hour
Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises Government on the levels of the National Living Wage … Continue reading Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Changes to the National Living Wage rate and age for pay periods commencing from 1st April 2021, see a significant … Continue reading 23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
PAYadvice.UK have issued its 21.4 version of the PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2021. This is a compilation of the confirmed … Continue reading Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Living Wage Week, from 9-15 November 2020, is a UK-wide celebration of the almost 7,000 employers that have voluntarily committed … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Living Hours – first accredited employers
AVIVA AND STANDARD LIFE ABERDEEN BECOME FIRST ‘LIVING HOURS’ EMPLOYERS, AS OVER 80% OF ADULTS BACK HOURS GUARANTEES On 20th … Continue reading Living Hours – first accredited employers
The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020
THE ONLY UK RATE BASED ON LIVING COSTS The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is … Continue reading The Living Wage week is coming – new rates to be announced Monday 9th November 2020