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<p>The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum
Wage (NMW) receives it. All businesses, irrespective of size or business sector, are
responsible for paying the correct minimum wage to their staff.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC
continue to crack down on employers who ignore the law, ensuring workers receive the
wages to which they are entitled.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC recognise that hand car washes
are a high-risk sector for NMW non-compliance. Since 2017 HMRC have undertaken proactive
compliance activity targeted at car washes operating across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In
2017-18, HMRC closed 41 cases where NMW arrears were identified for workers employed
at car washes, and a further 52 cases in 2018-19.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC encourage any
worker who suspects that they are being paid less than the NMW to contact ACAS on
0300 123 1100, or to submit a query online at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pay-and-work-rights-complaints</a>.</p>
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