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minimum wage???

LegacyUser · 2017-03-21 23:14:36

I'm a student (over 18) working part time on weekends/holidays in the same business for the past 3 years. When I started I was on 7.70ish an hour as far as I remember, and now Im on 8.55/hour. I understand the national minimum is now 9.25/hour, and am wondering if being paid lower than this is illegal, or if there are…

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I'm a student (over 18) working part time on weekends/holidays in the same business for the past 3 years. When I started I was on 7.70ish an hour as far as I remember, and now Im on 8.55/hour. I understand the national minimum is now 9.25/hour, and am wondering if being paid lower than this is illegal, or if there are circumstances where lower than minimum wage can be paid? Thanks for any responses

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#2 22-03-2017 10:39AM

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How old are you? If you've been working for two years since turning 18 (i.e. if you're 20) then you're entitled to the minimum wage of €9.25.

If it's your first year of employment since turning 18, you're entitled to €7.40. If it's your second year of employment since turning 18, you're entitled to €8.33.

See here from citizens info.

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