What is the National Minimum Wage in the UK?

As an employer, you can choose how much you pay your workers. However, there is a legal minimum wage you must comply with. This is the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW) for those aged 23 and over. If you do not pay the NMW or NLW where you are required to, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may require you to pay the arrears, and you may be issued a fine. Additionally, your employee can ask you to produce their pay records to establish whether you have paid them the NMW or NLW. If you fail to produce such records within 14 days of their request, they can initiate a tribunal claim against you. To help you avoid such a dispute, this article will explain: