As an employer, I need to confirm the hourly rate for an apprentice starting April 1, 2025, to ensure compliance with the National Minimum Wage. Additionally, I want to understand what common mistakes employers make that could inadvertently lead to underpaying workers. What is the apprentice rate, and what are two common mistakes?
Navigate to 'checkyourpay.campaign.gov.uk'. Go to the 'Advice for employers' section. Find the table detailing 'National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates'. Identify the 'New rate from 1 April 2025' for an 'Apprentice'. Locate the text describing common reasons for underpayment below the rates table. State the apprentice rate and the two common reasons for underpayment.
The stated hourly rate for an apprentice from April 1, 2025, is £7.55. One identified common mistake leading to underpayment is 'wage deductions'. The second identified common mistake leading to underpayment is 'not paying for all time worked'.