Contractors named and shamed for minimum wage failings
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Twenty-two Scottish businesses, two of which are construction contractors, are facing enforcement action from the UK Government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
In total, 389 employers across the UK have been penalised for approximately £12.6 million and forced to repay over £7.3m in wages owed to underpaid staff.
Among those penalised are:
- Prater Contracts Limited, Motherwell, for failing to pay £3,798.88 to 2 workers
- G.M.G (Contractors) Limited, Glasgow, for failing to pay £1,668.46 to 1 worker.
Employment rights minister Kate Dearden emphasised the importance of fair pay: “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.”
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