Low-paid apprentices receive increase to minimum payment
Apprentices will receive a pay rise from 1 August 2009 as the minimum weekly payment increases from £80 to £95 per week.
The Government claims that those working in traditionally low-paid sectors, such as hairdressing and social care, will benefit most from the increase. Apprentices are exempt from the National Minimum Wage (NMW) but are entitled to a minimum weekly payment.
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