OFFICE workers and other salaried staff could be at risk of being “cheated” out of the minimum wage, unions are warning.

Ahead of the introduction of the new minimum wage rate from Monday, the TUC said a salaried worker is paid an annual amount which stays the same regardless of fluctuations in the hours they work.

The union organisation said it was easily able to find online adverts for salaried jobs still advertised below the incoming minimum wage.