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Manx Labour Party concerned about delay to minimum wage rate rise

MHK Sarah Maltby says workers left with uncertainty

The Manx Labour Party says workers on minimum wage will be left with uncertainty following word that the rate won't be increasing in April.

The Minimum Wage Committee announced earlier this month it wouldn't be able to recommend any changes ahead of the new financial year as it doesn't have enough details about the impact it could have.

Currently the rate stands at £10.75 - it's hoped by 2025 it will increase, aligning with the Island's Living Wage.

Douglas South MHK Sarah Maltby is the Deputy Leader of the MLP: 

 

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