Payment in United Kingdom

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General Employee Pay Regulations in the United Kingdom

Minimum wage (to be commenced April 1st)

  • 21 or older - £10.42 per hour (£11.44 from April 1st))
  • 18-20 - £8.60 per hour

Frequency

Up to the company, but bi-weekly and monthly are the most common.

Whatever the frequency, it must be specified in the written statement of employment particulars. 

Payday

Payday is usually at the end of the month, between the 25th and 30th or the last working day of the month.

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