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‘Low-paid workers unlikely to report abuses out of fear and insecurity’

Low-paid workers do not report being underpaid because of fear and insecurity, a new report warns. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) said the process for reporting abuses is not working for the most vulnerable employees. It studied non-compliance and ...

25 Jul 2022 at 04:16

TUC calls for better pay and conditions for night-shift workers

The TUC is calling for better pay and conditions for the millions of night-shift workers. Ahead of the clocks going back this weekend, the union organisation said many of those working overnight are on low pay and insecure contracts. New ...

28 Oct 2022 at 23:30

National News

'An important step' - Irish workers to benefit from new national living wage

The Tánaiste has confirmed the introduction of a national living wage for employees. Leo Varadkar, who is also the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, today (November 16) outlined details of the wage, which will be introduced ...

17 Nov 2022 at 09:33

DerryNow

'How are a family on two minimum wages getting by? They're not'

County Derry mum says high childcare costs are leaving young families on low incomes unable to get by. Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, from Magherafelt, is a lecturer at Ulster University and mother to Finian (3) and Bronwen (1). Ciara says her ...

14 Mar 2023 at 17:33

Minimum wage to rise to £11.44 in April next year

The national living wage will rise to £11.44 in April next year, the Treasury has announced. The rate is currently £10.42 for workers aged over 23, but the new figure will apply to 21 and 22-year-olds for the first time. The national ...

21 Nov 2023 at 19:43

World

Bangladesh raises minimum wage for garment workers following weeks of protests

Authorities in Bangladesh have announced a new salary structure for protesting garment factory workers, with a 56% increase in the monthly minimum wage to 113 US dollars (£91) from the previous 75 (£61) But some workers’ groups ...

07 Nov 2023 at 14:18

Minimum wage to rise 6.7% as Chancellor plots path to ‘genuine living wage’

The minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour next year after the Chancellor confirmed a 6.7% increase ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. Rachel Reeves described the move as a “significant step” towards delivering on Labour’s ...

29 Oct 2024 at 18:00

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Increase in the National Minimum Wage and the 2023 Living Wage announced

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has received Government approval to accept the recommendation of the Low Pay Commission to increase the National Minimum Wage to €11.30 per ...

14 Sept 2022 at 19:33

Local News

Increase in the National Minimum Wage and the 2023 Living Wage announced

14 Sept 2022 at 16:33

High street firms face ‘terrible choices’ after Budget tax rises

Hospitality and retail businesses have said they have “terrible choices to make” about potential cuts to investment and their workforces due to Budget tax rises. It came amid reports that Tesco is the latest ...

11 Nov 2024 at 12:15

Scotland

SNP demands reform of minimum wage as younger workers lose out

The SNP has demanded reform of the national minimum wage after research suggested younger workers could end up more than £9,500 worse off than their older colleagues by the end of the year. Figures ...

30 Dec 2023 at 00:01

City

Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

Ikea has revealed plans to hike pay for UK staff as part of more than £35 million of investment in higher wages and bonuses. The furniture retailer said its hourly paid employees will get a 10% ...

05 Dec 2023 at 09:24

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