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Committee to review Island's minimum wage rate

Department for Enterprise seeks independent review

A review into whether the Island's minimum wage is appropriate is now underway.

The Minimum Wage Committee is an independent one made up of employer and worker representatives.

It's been tasked to make recommendations on any changes to the minimum wage, which would come into effect this year.

The review was requested by the Enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly.

Businesses and individuals are invited to share their thoughts on this by making written submissions. 
 
The Minimum Wage Committee is set to consider these and take into account other factors, such as:

The wider social and economic implications and its effects on employment especially among disadvantaged groups.

It's also to consider inflation, the 'costs of industry and public authorities' as well as the interaction between minimum wage rates and the tax benefit systems.

Minister Skelly says any changes 'must balance the needs of employers and our working population, and continue to support the position of our Island as a progressive, diverse and attractive place to live and work.’

If you want to take part you can send an email to employment.dfe@gov.im or post it to:

The Secretary to the Minimum Wage Committee,
Department for Enterprise,
Nivison House,
Prospect Hill,
Douglas, IM1 5ET.

The deadline for submissions is 4 June. 
 
 

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