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The latest publication from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has identified several companies, including British Gas’s parent company Centrica, Euro Garages, and Holland & Barrett, for failing to adequately compensate their staff, resulting in fines exceeding £10 million. The list, which includes nearly 500 employers, revealed that more than 42,000 workers were reimbursed over £6 million due to underpayment of the national minimum wage.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle expressed his disappointment in the companies named, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations. “I know that no employer wants to end up on one of these lists. But our Plan to Make Work Pay cracks down on those not playing by the rules,” he stated. All three companies attributed the underpayments to past payroll issues and assured that affected employees had been appropriately compensated.
The employers identified by the DBT were fined up to double the amount owed to their staff, with some cases dating back to 2013. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak criticized the exploitation of workers, stating that such actions have negative repercussions on individuals, families, and the economy. Euro Garages, also known as EG Group, topped the list by withholding payments from 3,317 employees amounting to over £824,000, as confirmed by the recent government investigations.
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, was placed eighth on the list for neglecting to pay £167,815 to 356 workers. The company cited technical errors in its payroll system between 2015 and 2019 as the reason for the discrepancies. Similarly, Holland & Barrett failed to compensate 2,551 employees with over £153,000 due to past issues with minimum wage payments. Both companies have since rectified the situation and affirmed their commitment to fair pay practices. The minimum wage for individuals over 21 years old, officially known as the National Living Wage, is currently set at £12.21 per hour, while those aged 16 to 20 are entitled to the National Minimum Wage of £10 per hour
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