🚨 Heads up, UK workers! Even with a rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, take-home pay might be less than expected!
Why? Tax freezes and unpaid hours could mean real hourly pay drops to just £10.59. 😲 Experts warn that many are unknowingly working extra hours without pay, with activities like checking work emails during holidays turning into “invisible hours.”
Tax threshold freezes are bringing more low-paid workers into the income tax bracket. In 2015–16, a minimum wage worker had to work 31 hours to pay tax. By 2029, it’s estimated that’ll drop to just 18 hours! This means a chunk of your raise might end up as tax. 💸
AI consultant Colette Mason highlights how tech often exacerbates the issue, with systems favouring unpaid overtime, often mistaken for dedication. It’s time for employers to track actual work hours and foster a healthier work culture! 💼
Workers, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and make sure your actual pay is what you deserve! 💪