Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Month Select January Feburary March April May June July August September October November December Recommended increase to minimum wage Date23 September 2013 The consultative body that advises the Social Security Minister on employment-related maters has recommended a 10 pence increase to the minimum wage 'JobsFest' will create work opportunities Date17 September 2013 'JobsFest' initiative will include events to prepare locally qualified jobseekers to return to work, as well as an employer incentive scheme Small businesses helped with Employment Law Date04 September 2013 Employers given practical advice on legally-required documents such as pay slips and contracts Community Jobs Fund launched Date02 September 2013