B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
Summary
The UK government named over 600 employers, including B&Q and Five Guys, for paying workers less than the minimum wage. These businesses have paid back £4 million to staff and received £7 million in penalties.Key Facts
- More than 600 UK businesses were found paying below the minimum wage.
- A total of £4 million was paid back to workers who were underpaid.
- The companies also faced £7 million in fines.
- B&Q underpaid 4,530 workers by over £456,000 due to geographical allowance issues.
- Five Guys underpaid 3,699 staff by more than £54,000 because of payroll technicalities.
- Some NHS trusts and care providers were also on the list for underpaying staff.
- The minimum wage rates are £12.71 for people 21 and older, £10.85 for 18-20 year olds, and £8 for under 18s and apprentices.
- Government officials stress that underpaying staff is illegal and encourage employers to check their payroll systems.
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