Government employment schemes and the minimum wage
People may not be entitled to the minimum wage, including the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, if they take part in a government employment programme.
People may not be entitled to the minimum wage, including the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, if they take part in a government employment programme that is meant to provide them with training or work experience, or to help them get into or find work. If you are going to participate in a scheme of this kind, check with the organisers to see whether the participant should be paid the minimum wage.
Apprenticeships and the minimum wage
You should note, however, that individuals taking part in some government-arranged employment schemes may be entitled to receive the minimum wage.
Apprentices are entitled to a minimum wage, for more information see National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates and finances and funding for Apprenticeships.