Rejected petition End wage discrimination, standardise national minimum wage for all 18+ workers.

We want the Government to introduce a standard minimum wage for all adults aged 18 and over. The current pay gap between 18 and 21+ is unfair and discriminatory, despite both age groups often doing the same work and facing similar living costs.

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The pay gap between 18–20 and 21+ is a form of age-based discrimination. Many 18 to 20 year-olds are financially independent, paying rent, bills and supporting families. They deserve equal pay for equal work. A standard minimum wage for all 18+ is fair, just and reflects real-world responsibilities. Employers should not have the right to pay individuals less just because they are not yet 21.

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The following petition calls for a similar action:

Equalise the minimum wage for 18-20 year olds and 21+ workers
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716492

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Date submitted 31 May 2025
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