Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage
In a recent enforcement initiative, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has identified 518 employers who failed to correctly pay their staff the National Minimum or National Living Wage. These employers are now required to repay a combined total of £7.4 million to nearly 60,000 affected workers. In addition to repaying underpaid wages, they also face financial penalties of up to 200% of the shortfall. While HMRC acknowledges that not all breaches are deliberate, the department has made it clear that non-compliance—whether intentional or not—will result in action being taken. To support workers, the government has made tools available for individuals [...]