Written question asked by Ian Davidson (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.
Minimum Wage
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many employers were fined for not paying their employees the national minimum wage in 2013-14.
- Answer
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The Government takes the enforcement of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) very seriously and has increased the financial penalty percentage from 50% to 100% of the unpaid wages owed to workers, and the maximum penalty from £5,000 to £20,000. These new limits are now in force where arrears are identified in pay reference periods on or after 7 March 2014. The Government will also bring in primary legislation as soon as possible so that the maximum £20,000 penalty can apply to each underpaid worker.
I refer the honourable member to the answer provided at UIN 205613 for details of penalties issued.
Secondary information
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- 225582
- Session
- 2014-15
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Enforcement Fines Minimum wage
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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