National Minimum Wage Bill

A Bill to make provision about the national minimum wage; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Paula BarkerLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill deals with the national minimum wage. It would create provisions about how the minimum wage operates and related matters, including enforcement and connected issues. It has been introduced in the House of Commons by Paula Barker of Labour (Co-op).

Key Points

Makes provisions about the national minimum wage and how it operates.
Sets out duties on employers to pay at least the minimum wage.
Creates enforcement powers and penalties for non-compliance.
Includes connected provisions relating to the minimum wage.
Originates in the Commons and is sponsored by Paula Barker (Labour (Co-op)).

Progress

The bill is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons, meaning it has been introduced but not yet debated in detail.

Who is affected?

Workers paid at the national minimum wageLow-paid workers and job seekersYoung workers and apprenticesEmployers and businesses of all sizesRecruitment agencies and staffing firms

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

National Minimum Wage Bill

3 May 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.