ENFORCING THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
From 6 April 2009 employers will face a penalty if HM Revenue
& Customs (HMRC) discover they have failed to pay the National
Minimum wage and workers will be entitled to have arrears of wages
repaid at current rates.
These changes were brought in by the Employment Act 2008 (the
Act). The Act also gives HMRC compliance officers new inspection
powers and strengthens the criminal regime for national minimum
wage offences. More information on these changes is available
from the
Government Low Pay site
HELP or ADVICE?
For free confidential advice about the National Minimum Wage
call the National Minimum Wage Helpline on 0800 917
2368. This is also the number to ring if you think
you are being underpaid and wish to make a complaint. The
Helpline supports most languages.