(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 which did not come into force on Royal Assent–

a

the provisions specified in Schedule 1 to the Order are to come into force on 1st November 1998; and

b

the provisions specified in Schedule 2 to the Order are to come into force on 1st April 1999.

Transitional provisions are set out in Article 3.

Other provisions will be brought into force by a subsequent Order.