Samantha
19-04-2016, 04:53 PM
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The National Living Wage was introduced at the beginning of April, as it's rather recent I felt the debate could be brought to Habbox!
Although Habbo is mainly aimed at teenagers, likewise with the forum, I understand there are a lot of older members, or those with jobs who could really get behind this debate.
Is the National Living Wage fair?
The National Living Wage started officially on the 1st April this year - it introduced a new minimum wage for those 25 years of age and older. As a minimum, they are now paid £7.20 an hour whereas those under 25 still get the National Minimum Wage (see the above image for the amounts).
Personally, I don't agree with it being called the 'National Living Wage' when technically, you can 'live' independently years before the age of 25. Also, those that are over 25 are effectively getting paid more for doing the same job that myself, an 18 year old or a 16 year old is doing. I don't disagree with it fully, as I get paid a little over the minimum wage anyway, but some people are in situations where they were getting paid more than the older ones before, but due to the change it has flipped and they are now getting paid less than them. I would rather it be given from an earlier age. In October, the National Minimum Wage increases to the following amounts:
£6.95 per hour - 21-24 yrs old
£5.55 per hour 18 - 20 yrs old
£4 per hour - 16-17 yrs old
£3.40 for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over who are in the first year of apprenticeship.
As so much more money is being spent with the National Living Wage, will most companies be forced to then start paying the National Minimum Wage instead of giving a little bit extra?
I won't give arguments for or against as I would rather see your views and not be swayed much by mine. Perhaps you have more information or insight into the National Living Wage and can speculate for us?
The debate is now up to you! Good contributions will be rewarded with reputation throughout the thread and the member who makes the best contributions throughout the month will win the Debater of the Month award, 1 Months VIP, as well as 250 tokens. Creating interesting member debates will also win you reputation/tokens!
The National Living Wage was introduced at the beginning of April, as it's rather recent I felt the debate could be brought to Habbox!
Although Habbo is mainly aimed at teenagers, likewise with the forum, I understand there are a lot of older members, or those with jobs who could really get behind this debate.
Is the National Living Wage fair?
The National Living Wage started officially on the 1st April this year - it introduced a new minimum wage for those 25 years of age and older. As a minimum, they are now paid £7.20 an hour whereas those under 25 still get the National Minimum Wage (see the above image for the amounts).
Personally, I don't agree with it being called the 'National Living Wage' when technically, you can 'live' independently years before the age of 25. Also, those that are over 25 are effectively getting paid more for doing the same job that myself, an 18 year old or a 16 year old is doing. I don't disagree with it fully, as I get paid a little over the minimum wage anyway, but some people are in situations where they were getting paid more than the older ones before, but due to the change it has flipped and they are now getting paid less than them. I would rather it be given from an earlier age. In October, the National Minimum Wage increases to the following amounts:
£6.95 per hour - 21-24 yrs old
£5.55 per hour 18 - 20 yrs old
£4 per hour - 16-17 yrs old
£3.40 for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over who are in the first year of apprenticeship.
As so much more money is being spent with the National Living Wage, will most companies be forced to then start paying the National Minimum Wage instead of giving a little bit extra?
I won't give arguments for or against as I would rather see your views and not be swayed much by mine. Perhaps you have more information or insight into the National Living Wage and can speculate for us?
The debate is now up to you! Good contributions will be rewarded with reputation throughout the thread and the member who makes the best contributions throughout the month will win the Debater of the Month award, 1 Months VIP, as well as 250 tokens. Creating interesting member debates will also win you reputation/tokens!