[IER] Minimum wage fine raised

Wed Jan 15 16:03:36 GMT 2014

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Minimum wage fine raised in hopes of fighting exploitation. 

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Wednesday 22 
January 2014
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It has been announced today, 15 January, 2014, that fines for failing to pay the minimum wage will be quadrupled from £5,000 to £20,000 in a bid to protect workers' rights. 
Authored by Laura Ryder

Dear IER e-subscriber,

It seems that today we have come a step closer to promoting equality and a safe working environment. It was announced by Vince Cable, the Business Secretary that any employer not paying their workers the minimum wage may now face a fine of £20,000 in comparison to the previous fine of £5,000.

These measures spectacularly change the Tory narrative on the minimum wage. It wasn’t so long ago that Tories were suggesting the government allow the NMW to “wither on the vine”.

As we approach the next election, the message has changed. Now the government is looking at measures to help shame wrongdoers and highlight what a serious offence it is to pay people less than the minimum salary rate. 

When discussing the subject of the minimum wage fine being quadrupled, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“The TUC has long argued that successive governments have been soft on minimum wage dodgers.

“The plans announced today to quadruple penalties for rogue bosses who cheat staff out of the minimum wage should make employers think twice before illegally underpaying their staff.

“It’s great that the penalties for flouting the minimum wage have been raised and that it’s easier to name and shame offending employers. It’s crucial now that HMRC is given the resources they need to enforce these new rights properly.”

The IER is pleased that measures are being taken to provide a more controlled and safe workplace. One only hopes that this new law  - due to be instated from February onwards  - will be controlled and enforced properly. 

This is a step in the right direction however there is still a long way to go in order to provide everyone with an equal, safe and fair workplace for all. 

If you, like us, are passionate about  such issues, you may be interested to know that the IER will be holding an Equality and Discrimination conference on January 22 in Liverpool. There, we will be discussing the serious issues of inequality and exploitation at work. 

We will be joined by a range of experts on the subjects of inequality and discrimination at the Adelphi Hotel.     

We hope you can join us as and have your say on the subject of equality and discrimination in and out of workplaces as you help us fight for a safer and fairer work environment for people regardless of their lifestyle or background. 

Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation.

We hope you can join us in Liverpool on the 22nd January and look forward to discussing these urgent issues with delegates and experts. 

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