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<p>The Government is determined that everyone who is entitled to the National Minimum
Wage (NMW) receives it.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC investigate every complaint they receive
from workers, and also carry out a number of targeted, risk-based investigations to
tackle new and emerging threats.</p><p> </p><p>If anyone thinks they are not receiving
at least the minimum wage, they can contact Acas, in confidence, on 0300 123 1100
or submit a query online using the link <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><p>
</p><p>Based on the most recent available data, as at 30 December 2019 the HMRC National
Minimum Wage Compliance Unit had 447 staff in post and 47 vacancies.</p><p> </p><p>In
addition, staff across HMRC contribute to enforcing the NMW: these include lawyers,
technical advisers, and those specialising in criminal investigations.</p>
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