Tag Archive: National Living Wage

1. The National Living Wage Makes Its Mark in UK’s Restaurant Sector

   11/05/2016

   Only a month after the new National Living Wage (NLW) has come into force, it is already causing a storm in the UK restaurant industry, with big high street chains modifying their operations to respond to higher payroll costs. In February, we discussed how the new measures might affect business, raising concerns that restaurants will end up having to cover expenses by reducing staff benefits…. Read more

2. How Will the National Living Wage Affect the Hospitality Industry?

   08/02/2016

   The new National Living Wage will come into effect in the UK from April 2016. This government legislation should not be confused with the Living Wage, which is an independently calculated wage scheme which companies can sign up to voluntarily. After April of this year, employers will be able to pay their employees no less than £7.20 if they are over 25 years of age…. Read more