nurseries out once all working time is included, says Jacqui Mann
From 1 October 2014, the minimum wage will increase again. The Low Pay Commission recommended an increase of 3 per cent in the adult rate (for 21-year-olds and over) of the national minimum wage from £6.31 to £6.50 per hour and the Government accepted its recommendations.
It is the biggest percentage increase for the adult rate since 2008. Rates will also increase for:
The increases are going to be a struggle for some nurseries to cover.
So are you paying your staff the minimum wage? You may think so, but have you included all working time? Some nursery owners are unaware of what is classed as 'working time'.
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