HR Glossary

What is National Minimum Wage?

The UK's legally mandated minimum hourly pay rate, set annually by the government based on Low Pay Commission recommendations, with age-based tiers including the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over.

Why it matters in hiring

National Minimum Wage comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with N

• National Employment Standards (NES) (Australia)
• National Insurance Contributions (NIC)
• National Insurance
• National Living Wage
• Net Pay
• New Hire Checklist
• NHS
• Niche Job Board

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