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When you begin employing staff at your business, the amount you pay them depends on their minimum entitlements, the average pay rate for their job and any negotiations between you and your employees. However, your employees may expect pay increases as they continue working for you, such as annual pay rises. There are laws regarding employee entitlements that you must understand and abide by. This article explains some of the considerations you should consider when deciding whether to raise your employee\u2019s pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is There a Pay Rise Law in the UK? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no law specifically about pay rises in the UK, despite your employees likely thinking they are due a pay rise annually. However, if you promise your employees specific pay raises or pay rise dates in their employment contracts<\/a>, you create a contractual obligation that you legally must comply with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no statutory obligation to do so, it is still good practice to provide pay raises for long-term employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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2025 Key UK Employment Law Changes<\/div>\n
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This factsheet outlines key developments in 2025 affecting workforce management.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Why Should I Give My Employees a Pay Rise?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By offering a pay rise, it is likely your employees will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n