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Proceeding contribution from Lord Wedderburn of Charlton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 13 March 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Employment Bill [HL].


Employment Bill [HL]

I cannot answer the noble Baroness’s question to me. My stress was not so much on the penalties for what is plainly a criminal offence as on the worker, who needs to have their arrears paid to them. I support the Bill—of course, there must be heavier penalties and better enforcement through criminal procedures—but I asked that the Minister tell us what more can be done to enforce payment of lost wages to the worker.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
699 c260GC 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Conditions of employment Criminal investigation Employment Fees and charges Enforcement Fines Employment agencies Powers Membership Minimum wage Political parties Temporary employment Trade unions Shipping Unemployed people Voluntary work Revenue and Customs
Legislation
Employment Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link
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