Scottish Government

2. About Wages Order No 54

When does the new Order come into effect?

• The Order will be effective from Monday, 1 January 2007.

Key Features

• The removal of age related pay bands following the introduction of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.
• A minimum hourly rate of £5.35 for all workers in the first 26 weeks of employment.
• A minimum hourly rate of £5.70 for all workers employed for more than 26 weeks by the same employer.
• The existing 10 week qualifying period to be extended to 26 weeks.
• The dog allowance to be increased to £4.33 per week for each dog up to a maximum of 4.
• The rates of pay which come into effect on 1 January 2007 are compatible with National Minimum Wage ( NMW) requirements where necessary.