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<p>HM Revenue and Customs enforces the National Minimum Wage for all workers and investigates
every complaint made to the Pay and Work Rights helpline. In addition, HMRC conducts
pro-active enforcement in sectors or areas where there is a higher risk of workers
not getting paid the legal minimum wage.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is taking a
tough approach towards employers that do not comply with the National Minimum Wage
(NMW) law, including through making their non-compliance public. 55 employers have
been named so far and between them they owed workers a total of over £139,000 in arrears.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government has also increased the financial penalty percentage that employers
pay for breaking minimum wage law from 50 per cent to 100 per cent of the unpaid arrears
owed to workers and the maximum penalty from £5,000 to £20,000. This came into effect
on 7 March 2014. We are introducing primary legislation so that the penalty can be
calculated on a per worker basis.</p><p> </p><p>Any worker who thinks they are not
being paid what they are legally entitled to can call the Pay and Work Right Helpline
on 0800 917 2368. Employers can also call the helpline for free advice if they are
unsure of their obligations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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