On 1 October, the National Minimum Wage will rise to 3.30 an hour for 16- to-17-year-olds, 4.45 for 18- to-21-year-olds, and 5.35 for those over 22. It's really important young people are aware of their rights at work, so that they are not open to exploitation by the minority of unscrupulous employers who fail to pay the minimum wage.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is running an online marketing campaign to communicate the new rates, but we know that the most vulnerable young people tend to be the hardest to reach. Youth workers are instrumental in helping to advise young people of their rights at work, and helping to build confidence so they feel comfortable challenging employers who fail to meet their obligations.
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