389 employers from across the UK have been named by government for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers.
Among national firms with branches in Penrith found to be at fault is Costa who failed to pay a total of £149,851.25 to 2,759 workers.
HC-One Limited who operate residential, dementia and nursing homes including two in Penrith, failed to pay £45,336.99 to 2,587 workers.
And a local Penrith based Dent Logistics Limited, failed to pay £1,400.63 to 1 worker.
The list published by government is the first ‘naming round’ since the Chancellor’s Budget commitment to publish more frequently the lists to put more pressure on employers to keep their payroll up to date and boosts workers’ confidence that when they’re treated poorly by their boss, swift justice will follow and also the final naming round before the Fair Work Agency begins its work on 7 April, a brand-new enforcement body formed through the recently passed Employment Rights Act to bring workers’ rights enforcement under one roof for the first time.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle said:
“The vast majority of businesses in this country do the right thing by paying their staff properly and playing by the rules. It’s not fair on them when others are able to get ahead by not paying the wages their workers are owed.”
“A good employer doesn’t build their business on the back of unpaid wages, and I look forward to working with the new Fair Work Agency to ensure its powers are used to crack down on those who think the rules don’t apply to them.”
Employment Rights Minister Kate Dearden said:
“Nobody should finish a week’s work and find they’ve been paid less than they’ve earned. I believe in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.”
“That’s why we’re cracking down on employers who underpay. We’re making sure workers get the hard earned pay they deserve.”
“I encourage every employer to check their payroll to ensure they don’t get caught out.”
If employees suspect they are being underpaid, they can visit gov.uk/checkyourpay to find out more about what they can do.
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