This update summarises the key developments for HR managers to
look out for in 2019.
Increase in National Minimum Wage rates
Both the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates
will increase on 1 April 2019, when the following new hourly rates
will apply:
- Workers aged 25 and over: £8.21
- Workers aged 21-24: £7.70
- Workers aged 18-20: £6.15
- Workers aged 16-17: £4.35
- Apprentices: £3.90
Auto-enrolment contributions
From April 2019, the minimum contributions for auto-enrolment
pension schemes will increase for both employers and employees,
when they will have to contribute a minimum of 3% and 5% (increased
from 2% and 3%) respectively.
Payslips
Changes to the way payslips are issued will apply from 6 April
2019. All workers will have the right to an itemised pay statement
and to enforce that right in an employment tribunal. In addition,
employees who work varied hours and whose pay changes accordingly
must have itemised payslips,
