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<p>The Government has named 687 employers for failing to pay at least the appropriate
minimum wage rate to their workers, since the inception of our naming scheme in October
2013. Civil proceedings were initiated against all 687 of these employers, resulting
in almost £1.4 million of penalties being levied. In addition, over £3.5 million of
underpayments were identified, which the employers are required to repay to workers.
Public naming represents the final element of the civil enforcement process. No criminal
prosecutions were initiated against these employers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s
priority is to ensure low paid workers receive the money they are owed, as quickly
as possible. Civil proceedings are generally the most effective means of achieving
this. However, where there is evidence that an offence has been committed the case
will be considered for criminal investigation, which may lead to prosecution.</p><p>
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