I definitely don't think it should go any lower. There are other steps a company can take when it's stuggling financially. A lot of people rely on their salary as it is and would struggle on anything less than they're receiving. I'm currently 21 and not even receiving the minimum wage. Obviously my employer isn't legally obliged to pay me the minimum wage until I am over 21. The only thing is, I'm lucky to be in a job right now because the company is already struggling and there have been hints about letting people go. I turn 22 in May and (if I'm still there) am actually dreading having to ask for a pay rise, even though I know I'm legally entitled to it, because I think he would quite happily tell me to go if I'm not happy in light of the current situation.

I definitely don't think it should go any lower. There are other steps a company can take when it's stuggling financially. A lot of people rely on their salary as it is and would struggle on anything less than they're receiving. I'm currently 21 and not even receiving the minimum wage. Obviously my employer isn't legally obliged to pay me the minimum wage until I am over 21. The only thing is, I'm lucky to be in a job right now because the company is already struggling and there have been hints about letting people go. I turn 22 in May and (if I'm still there) am actually dreading having to ask for a pay rise, even though I know I'm legally entitled to it, because I think he would quite happily tell me to go if I'm not happy in light of the current situation.

 

he cant do that.... he is legally obliged to pay you the minimum wage WHEN YOU REACH 21... you are already over 21, you are 21 and 8 months, he cannot legally sack you for no reason.

he cant do that.... he is legally obliged to pay you the minimum wage WHEN YOU REACH 21... you are already over 21, you are 21 and 8 months, he cannot legally sack you for no reason.

NMW is 22 and above...

NMW is 22 and above...

 

ok.... its all one age when you are my age...lol.. young. lol.