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<p>The Government is committed to ensuring fair remuneration for workers across the
economy. In April 2019, the National Living Wage rate was increased to £8.21 per hour,
a rise of 4.9 percent. Over 1.8 million workers benefitted directly from this increase.</p><p>
</p><p>Employers in all industries are required by law to ensure that all workers
due the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage (NMW) receive it, including
for overtime. We take tough action against the minority of employers who underpay
the NMW. Since 2015, the Government has doubled HMRC’s enforcement and compliance
to £27.4m for 2019/20</p><p> </p><p>Anyone who feels they are being underpaid the
NMW should contact Acas (<a href="http://www.acas.org.uk" target="_blank">www.acas.org.uk</a>,
0300 123 1100) for free impartial advice or make a complaint directly to HMRC through
their online form.</p><p> </p><p>Employers and employees are free to negotiate terms
and conditions that go beyond the requirements set out in legislation. It is in employers’
interests to ensure that their reward packages are competitive, in order to retain
and develop the staff who are fundamental to their success.</p>
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