New apprentice minimum wage 'could prevent exploitation'
Date posted: 23 Jun 2010
By introducing a new minimum wage for apprentice workers, the government may help to prevent exploitation, according to one employment expert.
Published by Louise Border.
The government's plans to introduce a national minimum wage for apprentices might prove useful in stopping younger workers from being exploited, an expert has suggested.
According to Paul Sellers, national minimum wage officer for the Trades Union Congress, the hourly rate of £2.50 may also "ensure that the quality of the apprenticeship brand is protected" in the future.
The expert went on to say that he understands the current financial environment may have led to this relatively low rate of pay.
However, Mr Sellers added: "We hope this is something the Low Pay Commission will look at again in future years."
The new apprentice minimum wage is due to come into force from the beginning of October, it was confirmed by the government earlier this month.
Meanwhile, ministers hope to introduce an hourly rate of £5.93 for lower paid employees who are above the age of 21.
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