Concept

Young workers scheme

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SES ID
  • 95347
Notation
  • 95347
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Definition
  • To improve the competitive position of young people in the labour market. Employers were paid a subsidy of £15 a week for each employee under age 18 in their first year of employment and earning under £50 a week. Ran from January 1982. Replaced by New workers scheme in April 1986.