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2. About Wages Order No 54
When does the new Order come into effect?
- The Order will be effective from Monday, 1 January 2007.
Key Features
- The removal of age related pay bands following the introduction of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.
- A minimum hourly rate of £5.35 for all workers in the first 26 weeks of employment.
- A minimum hourly rate of £5.70 for all workers employed for more than 26 weeks by the same employer.
- The existing 10 week qualifying period to be extended to 26 weeks.
- The dog allowance to be increased to £4.33 per week for each dog up to a maximum of 4.
- The rates of pay which come into effect on 1 January 2007 are compatible with National Minimum Wage ( NMW) requirements where necessary.
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