Low Pay Commission 2016

This year the Low Pay Commission are embarking on a series of visits across the UK to gather to gather evidence on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and low pay.

Details of the proposed dates and locations for our visits are as follows:

• 19-20 April 2016: Sunderland
• 11-12 May 2016: Hereford and Worcestershire
• 8-10 June 2016: Northern Ireland - Derry
• 5-7 July 2016: Dundee and Agnus

This year they are particularly interested in evidence on the likely impact of the National Living Wage (NLW) applicable for workers aged 25 and over.

The full remit from Government this year is as follows:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-minimum-wage

For those member wishing to meet with the LPC to discuss the impact of the NMW and NLW get in touch with John Caseley on 0207 211 8772 or john.caseley@lowpay.gov.uk