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cheries | 16:31 Tue 07th Aug 2007 | Law
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Hi clever people. My friend is 16 and she is being paid �3.00 ph. This is below the minimum wage isn't it? Is this illegal then? Will she be entitled to back pay?
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what job does she do?
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She works in a garden centre, bless her.
The minimum wage for 16-17 year old increased from �3.00 ph to �3.30 ph in October 06. If she is an apprentice, this doesn't apply.

Has she been 16 since Oct 06 or has she recently turned 16? There is a phone number you can report the employer to if you are being underpaid - National Minimum Wage Helpline on tel: 0845 600 0678.
She should be earning �3.30 an hour.

For further information call the minimum wage helpline on 0845 6000 678
Not 100% sure but I was under the impression that the minimum wage for under 18 was voluntary - my son was earning 2.30 ph when he was 16 (18 month ago). Ty putting 'minimum wage into google - it should bring up some info.
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Thank you all very much. I have spoken to the DWP and they have agreed to investigate. Many thanks xxx

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