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How is the National Minimum Wage monitored in the payroll system?

For National Minimum Wage compliance:

  • The payroll system automatically monitors hourly rates against current minimum wage requirements
  • Warning flags appear if an employee's pay rate falls below the appropriate minimum wage threshold
  • Different minimum wage rates apply depending on the employee's age
  • If a warning appears incorrectly (for example, when an employee's true hourly rate is compliant), this can be investigated
  • Employers should ensure all hours worked are properly recorded and paid
  • Regular checks should be conducted, especially when minimum wage rates change
  • The system accounts for apprentice rates and age-related thresholds
  • Warnings should be resolved before finalising payroll to ensure compliance
  • Special attention is required for employees under 18, as they have different minimum wage thresholds
  • For employees aged 16-17, age verification may be needed when setting up their payroll record