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Minimum wage rise 'will help prevent exploitation'
Posted by Mark Cunningham
The government's decision to raise the National Minimum Wage will be positive news for those undertaking apprenticeships.
That is according to the Trades Union Congress, which claimed that the quality of on-the-job training courses will be ensured because the new rate for apprenticeships will prevent exploitation.
Paul Sellers, National Minimum Wage officer at the group, explained that the £2.50 per hour that will now be a standard for employers wanting to offer apprenticeships is modest, but a move in the right direction.
"We hope this is something the Low Pay Commission will look at again in future years with a view to increasing it. But, we recognise that we are in tough economic times and we can understand that they are starting with a degree or caution," he stated.
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills also announced that the minimum wage for adults will move from £5.80 to £5.93 from October 1st this year.
24/06/2010 14:58
News category: Employment