NMW/LMW and Statutory Payments increase
Workers are entitled to a minimum pay per hour subject to their age and if they are an apprentice. The rates will increase from the 6 April 2020 so you will need to review payroll and increase hourly rates of pay where necessary
The rates are:
| Year – | 25 and Over | 21 to 24 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice* |
| April 2019 | £8.21 | £7.70 | £6.15 | £4.35 | £3.90 |
| April 2020 | £8.72 | £8.20 | £6.45 | £4.55 | £4.15 |
*This rate is for apprentices aged under 19 or those aged 19 or over in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to NMW for their age.
The statutory rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay and sick pay will increase as from 6 April 2020 to:
|
Payment Type |
Rate as from 6 April 2020 |
Period of Payment |
|
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) |
£95.85 pw |
28 weeks |
| Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP)
and Statutory Adoption Pay (ADP) |
· First 6 wks at 90% average weekly earnings (AWE) · Remaining 33 wks at £151.20 or 90% AWE whichever is lower
|
39 weeks |
|
Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP)
|
£151.20 or 90% AWE whichever is lower | Up to 37 weeks |
|
Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP)
|
£151.20 or 90% AWE whichever is lower | 2 weeks |
If you need advice in respect of the forthcoming changes or any employment matter speak to one of our Employment Solicitors, Paula Stuart on 01908 689345 or Stuart Snelson on 01908 689318.
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Paula Stuart | Partner