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The government today (Friday) published a list of 115 employers who have failed to pay 1,700 workers the National Minimum Wage. The TUC estimates that at least 250,000 workers were being denied their legal pay, and that only a quarter of offenders are being caught.

Date: Thursday, 22 October 2015
Embargo: 00:01hrs Friday, 23 October 2015

Government list of minimum wage offenders is only tip of the iceberg, says TUC

The government today (Friday) published a list of 115 employers who have failed to pay 1,700 workers the National Minimum Wage.

The TUC estimates that at least 250,000 workers were being denied their legal pay, and that only a quarter of offenders are being caught.

Commenting on the list’s publication, TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“It’s good to see that the government is naming and shaming more companies who pay their employees less than the minimum wage. However, today’s list of offenders is only the tip of the iceberg. Many more employers are getting away with illegal underpayment.

“I am particularly saddened to see Monsoon Accessorize acting in breach of the law. A large firm with thousands of employees has no excuse for not having proper systems in place to ensure staff get their legal wages.

“The government must continue to increase enforcement of the minimum wage, and ensure that all workers get what they are owed. Bosses who try to duck the minimum wage should have nowhere to hide.

“For employees the message is clear: strong unions in every workplace are necessary to stop these abuses.”

Notes to Editors:
- The TUC’s study estimating workers paid less than the minimum wage can be found here: http://bit.ly/1NpA7S9
- All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk

- Follow the TUC on Twitter: @The_TUC and follow the TUC press team @tucnews

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Kay Atwal (Thu and Fri)  T: 020 7467 1385  M: 07941 547469  E: katwal@tuc.org.uk

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