3.4.3 National Living Wage Flashcards
1
Q
What is the national living wage?
A
- for those 21 and over
- help with the cost of living
- legal requirement
- set to increase at £12.21 in April 2025
2
Q
Advantages of the national living wage?
A
- increase incentive to work
- poverty reduction
- equality justification
- training
- increase labour participation rates
3
Q
Disadvantages of the national living wage
A
- adds to the costs of employment
- small business can struggle meeting NLW
- reduction in demand
4
Q
Evaluation for the NLW
A
- doesn’t take into account to people living in london
- living wage rate