List of Glasgow businesses failing to pay minimum wage named by HMRC

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Employers being named include major high street brands, in a clear message from the government that no employers are exempt from paying their workers the statutory minimum wage.

Almost a dozen employers in Glasgow have been exposed for failing to pay the minimum wage following an investigation carried out by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs .

The businesses named on the list have since paid back what they owe to their staff and have also faced financial penalties of up to 200% of their underpayment, North Wales Live reports.READ MORE: Glasgow super-gang member behind bars after using hit money on 'turkey teeth' and luxury holiday Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business Kevin Hollinrake said: “Employees deserve to get paid properly for the hard work they put in. While the majority of businesses already do the right thing and pay their staff what they are owed. Today’s announcement sends a message to the minority who aren’t - that there are repercussions to undercutting hard work from their staff.”

 

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