If you live in the UK you may be aware that the minimum wage has increased by 19p/hour this October. This is a higher increase than in previous years due to the the minimum wage rising slower than inflation in previous years.

For the last 8 years my employer has always increased its hourly rate at the same rate as the minimum wage increase. Keeping it at a fixed level above the minimum wage. For instance, if the minimum wage increased 8p/hour, my pay also increased by 8p/hour.

However, this year my basic pay has increased by a significantly lower amount than the minimum wage increase. I stress that I am still paid above the minimum wage, but not by the same level as the previous years.

Do I have a legitimate grievance? I think it's quite insulting.