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<p>The Government believes that naming schemes can be a useful tool for encouraging
compliance with legislation. For example, a naming scheme for non-compliance with
the National Minimum Wage has been in place since October 2013 and has named 285 employers
to date.</p><p>The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 introduced a
new financial penalty for non-payment of employment tribunal awards to encourage the
full and prompt payment of awards. The Government is considering what other levers
could be used to support the effectiveness of this measure, including the potential
of a naming scheme.</p>
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