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Employing temporary workers over summer? Ensure you are paying your workers correctly

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Temporary seasonal staff are legally entitled to receive at least the same minimum pay rates as other workers.

The National Minimum Wage hourly rates are currently:

  • £12.71 – Age 21 
  • £10.85 – Age 18 to 20
  • £8 – Age under 18
  • £8 – Apprentice (aged under 19 / aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship)

Information and support are available for employers to ensure they are paying their workers correctly:


Business Wales Helpline

03000 6 03000

Lines are open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

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