April 2025 brings legal changes that employers need to be aware of, including changes to wage rates, national insurance contributions, statutory benefits rates, and the implementation of neonatal care leave. Below is a summary of the key dates and information.
1 April 2025 – National Minimum and Living Wage Rates
The wage rates for 2025-2026 will increase:
- National Living Wage (NLW): For those 21 and over, the rate rises to £12.21 per hour (from£11.44 per hour).
- National Minimum Wage (NMW): For those 18 to 20 . . .
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