ABSTRACT
The rates of wages for young labourers is assumed to be at the following proportions of the General Operatives basic rates:
At 16 years of age 50% of the relevant rate At 17 years of age 70% of the relevant rate At 18 years of age or over 100% of the relevant rate
Apprentices/Trainees
The Construction Apprenticeship Scheme (CAS) operates throughout Great Britain from 1 August 1998 it is open to all young people from the age of 16 years. For further information telephone CAS helpline – 01485 578 333.
