A Teesside business has been “named and shamed” for not paying the national minimum wage.
Inn2inns Ltd, which runs The Gables pub in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, neglected to pay £323.10 to two workers, the Government has revealed.
The business was one of 70 employers revealed by Business Minister Jo Swinson and included those not complying with minimum wage rules and having arrears of more than £100 owing to staff.
This brings the overall total named and shamed to 162 since the new naming regime came into force in October 2013.
Ms Swinson said: “Paying less than the minimum wage is illegal, immoral and completely unacceptable.
“Naming and shaming gives a clear warning to employers who ignore the rules, that they will face reputational consequences as well as financial penalties of up to £20,000 if they don’t pay the minimum wage.”
The current National Minimum Wage rates are £6.50 per hour for 21 and overs, £5.13 for 18 to 20-year-olds, £3.79 for 16 and 17-year-olds, and £3.79 for the apprentice rate.
The Government examines non-compliance in a number of ways and takes action where it identifies particular problems or challenges.
Employers who are unsure of National Minimum Wage rules, and employees who would like advice or to complain that they are not receiving the National Minimum Wage, can get free advice via the Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0800 917 2368 or by visiting www.gov.uk
The Gazette was unable to contact Inn2inns Ltd.
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