What has happened?
The Government has published its latest list of employers failing to pay the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), with some shocking figures:
- Nearly 60,000 workers affected
- Over £7.4 million in unpaid wages
- 518 employers named including major brands
What the government has said
The Government stressed that a strong economy can only be built when people have financial security in work. It warned that ‘robust enforcement action’ will be taken against employers who do not pay their employees correctly.
Justin Madders, Minister for Employment Rights, said: ‘There is no excuse for employers to undercut their workers, and we will continue to name companies who break the law and don’t pay their employees what they are owed.
‘Ensuring workers have the support they need and making sure they receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work is a key commitment in our Plan for Change. This will put more money in working people’s pockets, helping to boost productivity and ending low pay.’
What the government is doing
The NLW was increased to £12.21 in April so the government is strengthening enforcement through:
- Financial penalties up to 200% of underpayment
- Public naming and shaming of non-compliant employers
- HMRC investigations across all business sizes and sectors
- Support the Employment Rights Bill to further protect workers
How we can help
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We protect clients from compliance issues with rigorous wage monitoring systems. Get in touch to see how we can help you stay compliant.