Big news in Wales! Nine businesses have been spotlighted for not paying their staff the minimum wage. The UK Government’s latest data reveals these firms have been caught, reprimanded, and now must pay back their workers and face hefty fines. Here’s the rundown:
1. **Solo Services Group Ltd**, a cleaning company in Swansea, underpaid 430 employees by a whopping £66,642.92.
2. **KK Fine Foods Ltd** in Deeside kept £19,949.59 from 257 staff.
3. **Bridgetime Transport Ltd** in Cwmbran failed to pay four workers £12,272.64.
4. **Tir Prince Raceway Ltd** in Abergele shortchanged one worker a significant £18,400.70.
5. **CLIC Ltd**, a flooring company in Cwmbran, didn’t pay £5,397.75 across two employees.
6. **CDT Sidoli Ltd** in Welshpool owes £3,561.16 to 276 workers.
7. **Janath (UK) Ltd**, a restaurant operator in Cardigan, withheld £4,486.25 from one worker.
8. **DF 99 Ltd** in Cardiff owes £6,868.53 to 15 staff members.
9. **Eleri W Evans** in Caernarfon didn’t pay £3,923.70 to one employee.
The National Living Wage is £12.21/hour for those 21 and over. Let’s ensure everyone gets what they deserve for their hard work! 🤝💼
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the government won’t tolerate shortchanging employees. The list serves as a warning to rogue employers everywhere. In addition, low pay commissioner chair Baroness Philippa Stroud and TUC’s general secretary Paul Nowak weighed in, highlighting the importance of enforcing fair pay and naming those who don’t comply.
If you think you’re being underpaid, check out gov.uk/checkyourpay to know your rights and what steps you can take.
It’s about fairness and ensuring every pound earned goes into the pockets of hard-working people, boosting local communities. Spread the word, and let’s keep it fair! 🗣️💪 #FairPay #MinimumWage #WalesNews
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