Petition · past parliament
To give from 16+ the same basic wage as a 28+
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
To give 16+ the same basic wage as 28+ and increase basic in UK.
By increasing the wage it has many benefits that can help prevent crime. It gives our next a chance and a choice to want to work as they have many responsibilities as young people.in England young people are part of gangs and crimes and all sorts .
I've also noticed how business whether big or small have miss treated and took advantage of young people because their young . I myself have managed a team young and people of an older generation and their has been cause for
I've also noticed how business whether big or small have miss treated and took advantage of young people because their young . I myself have managed a team young and people of an older generation and their has been cause for
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: End age-based wage discrimination - Equalise minimum wages for all ages
Timeline
| 9 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.