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minimum wage???

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  • 22-03-2017 12:14am
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    LegacyUser
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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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    ibarelycare
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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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