[UK] Government names and shames 660 employers for minimum wage failures

In the UK, the government has released the names of hundreds of employers who have failed to pay their staff the minimum wage.

To date, around £4 million has been returned to more than 27,000 workers denied the pay they were legally owed. Penalties totalling £7 million have been issued to their employers.

The naming round is reportedly the latest step in the Government’s commitment to publish such lists more regularly so employers who fail to comply are swiftly held to account and make improvements as soon as possible. 

Since the practice began in 2011, more than £100 million in penalties have been issued to over 5,200 employers, leading to over £66 million being repaid to 650,000 workers. 

Jonathan Reynolds - UK Business Secretary - said, “The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do, building the stronger, more successful businesses that drive growth in every postcode. 

“Most employers already understand this, and I want to work with them to ensure they have every piece of guidance and support available to help them follow the rules.  

“Short-changing your staff isn’t a shortcut to success, and we are determined to stamp it out.”

Kate Dearden - Minister for the Future of Work - said, “Underpaying your staff is illegal, and we will not let workers foot the bill for their boss failing to follow the rules. 

“We’re making sure workers get the hard-earned pay they deserve, and where employers fall short, they will be held to account. 

“Every employer should check their payroll now and reach out to Acas if they need further support.”

Source: GOV.UK

(Quotes via original reporting)

In the UK, the government has released the names of hundreds of employers who have failed to pay their staff the minimum wage.

To date, around £4 million has been returned to more than 27,000 workers denied the pay they were legally owed. Penalties totalling £7 million have been issued to their employers.

The naming round is reportedly the latest step in the Government’s commitment to publish such lists more regularly so employers who fail to comply are swiftly held to account and make improvements as soon as possible. 

Since the practice began in 2011, more than £100 million in penalties have been issued to over 5,200 employers, leading to over £66 million being repaid to 650,000 workers. 

Jonathan Reynolds - UK Business Secretary - said, “The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do, building the stronger, more successful businesses that drive growth in every postcode. 

“Most employers already understand this, and I want to work with them to ensure they have every piece of guidance and support available to help them follow the rules.  

“Short-changing your staff isn’t a shortcut to success, and we are determined to stamp it out.”

Kate Dearden - Minister for the Future of Work - said, “Underpaying your staff is illegal, and we will not let workers foot the bill for their boss failing to follow the rules. 

“We’re making sure workers get the hard-earned pay they deserve, and where employers fall short, they will be held to account. 

“Every employer should check their payroll now and reach out to Acas if they need further support.”

Source: GOV.UK

(Quotes via original reporting)