A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tameside on Wednesday (May 3).
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Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has revealed how minimum wage workers could be at risk of being underpaid.
It comes after April saw a rise in the National Minimum wage with all workers aged 22 and over being entitled to £10.42 per hour. Meanwhile, young workers aged 16 to 17 saw a wage rise from £4.81 to £5.28.
However, Mr Lewis warned that many employers have not caught up to the new rates and are underpaying their workers. For many, the wage rise is essential in tackling the hurdles caused by the worsening cost of living crisis sweeping across the country.
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Speaking on his ITV show, Mr Lewis said: "It’s important to understand this isn’t just for people who are paid hourly. This applies even if you are on a salary. For example, if you work 35 hours a week and you’re aged 23 then you should earn a minimum of £19,964 a year. Those are the rates, but people can still be underpaid."
Mr Lewis added that there were a variety of factors workers need to keep an eye out for to see if they are being underpaid. We've broken down the eight ways you could be missing out on some essential cash if you're earning the minimum wage...
Mr Lewis said: "For anyone who gets accommodation as part of their job, they are allowed to reduce what you get below the minimum wage, but only by a maximum of £63.70 a week. And that includes any accommodation costs for gas, electricity, furniture and laundry that you get as part of your accommodation."
Mr Lewis explained: "For those who get tips or overtime, it has to be on top of the minimum wage that does not count towards the minimum wage. Your basic standard minimum wage must be part of that. And if you have a higher overtime
A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Tameside on Wednesday (May 3).
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