Anyone who is working over Christmas are being urged to scrutinise their pay slips closely. The guidance issued clarifies that seasonal staff, including students working over the holiday season, are legally entitled to minimum wage payments.

For those aged 21 and over, the current hourly minimum wage stands at £11.44, while individuals aged between 18 to 20 should receive no less than £8.60 per hour. Under-18s and apprentices must be paid at least £6.40 an hour.

HMRC has also warned against…