Minimum wage increase will benefit those in sales jobs

Tomorrow's (Wednesday's) increase in the national minimum wage is set to benefit those in positions such as entry-level sales jobs.

For those over 22, this will rise 3.8 per cent to £5.73 per hour, the ninth improvement since 1998.

Over this period, the national minimum wage has increased 59.2 per cent and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) claims this year's increase will affect one million workers.

Two-thirds of these will be women, who hold a greater number of the lowest paid jobs.

General secretary of the TUC Brendan Barber claims this is a good start but recommends the Low Pay Commission, which sets the rate, should go even further when it decides on next year's increase.

"It is entirely predictable that some employer groups will say that the minimum wage increase will threaten jobs, yet it has helped millions without significant job losses," he says.

He states it is important those companies which do not comply with the legislation should face harsh penalties.

Earlier this month, a survey by Personnel Today found 85 per cent of those born in the 80's felt cash was the strongest performance incentive.

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Filed: 30-09-2008