Therefore, an injury to the brain that does not penetrate very far is more likely to injure gray matter than white matter. This arrangement is reversed in the spinal cord; gray matter makes up the center of the spinal cord, while white matter makes up the outer portion.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is the minimum pay per hour that most workers are entitled to by law. If you employ a personal assistant, you may have to ensure you pay them NMW.
Apprentices and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). Apprentices under 19 years or 19 years and over and in the first year of their apprenticeship are entitled to Â£2.73 per hour (this will increase to Â£3.30 from October 2015). However, the employer may choose to pay the apprentice at a higher rate. Apprentices can be anyone over the age of 16 and not in full time education. 2  Apprenticeships can be for school leavers or those who are seeking to start a new career. 3  Many of the special protections for young workers in the working time regulations will apply to apprentices.