Government names 15 Lancashire businesses who were underpaying workers
More than 650 businesses were named on the list, owing wages in excess of £4 million to 27,000 employees
A tiling service in Hoghton has become one of the first businesses to be named by the Government for underpaying its workers.
AMG Tiling Services, on Preston New Road, was one of 15 Lancashire businesses to be named for “short-changing” staff in the Government’s latest employment rights crackdown.
Its owner, Mr Adam Greenwood, was found to have owed £2,473.60 to one of his workers.
It is the first time individual businesses have been directly named since the Fair Work Agency was set up in April.
The agency is part of the Department for Business and Trade, and aims to ensure that employers comply with the law with regards to how they treat employees.
They have the power to enforce the payment of minimum wage, and are soon to start tackling employers who deny workers’ holiday and sick pay.
They also offer guidance to employers on how to follow the rules.
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“The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do, building the stronger, more successful businesses that drive growth in every postcode,” said business secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
“Most employers already understand this, and I want to work with them to ensure they have every piece of guidance and support available to help them follow the rules.
“Short-changing your staff isn’t a shortcut to success and we are determined to stamp it out.”
More than 650 business were named on September’s list, owing wages of more than £4 million to 27,000 employees.
The biggest among them was a B&Q DIY store in Eastleigh, Hampshire, which owed nearly half a million pounds to its 4,500 staff members.
In Lancashire, 14 other businesses were included on the list, including in Blackburn, Accrington, and Blackpool.
Y7 Hotels Limited, trading as Tiffany's Hotel, Blackpool, FY1, failed to pay £11,131.99 to 228 workers.
Mr Amir Liman, trading as Shkupi Car Wash, Blackpool, FY4, failed to pay £8,715.74 to 3 workers.
E.A. Foulds Limited, Colne, BB8, failed to pay £9,864.50 to 3 workers.
Heavenly Desserts Blackburn Ltd, Blackburn, BB2, failed to pay £3,271.45 to 77 workers.
R & J (Builders Hardware) Limited, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £1,566.96 to 2 workers.
Huhtamaki BCP Limited, Blackburn, BB1, failed to pay £1,195.21 to 32 workers.
The Family Gas Care Company Ltd, Accrington, BB5, failed to pay £793.42 to 3 workers.
Al Pacinos Pizza House Ltd, Colne, BB8, failed to pay £1,008.77 to 1 worker.
The Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre, Bacup, OL13, failed to pay £8,266.83 to 5 workers.
Community Care Direct Limited, Southport, PR8, failed to pay £3,735.76 to 18 workers.
Hoghton Street Dental Care Limited, Southport, PR9, failed to pay £1,449.52 to 7 workers.
The Ship@Lathom Ltd, trading as The Ship Lathom, Ormskirk, L40, failed to pay £2,151.67 to 36 workers.
Rossendale Restaurant Ltd, trading as Anarkali Indian Restaurant, Haslingden, BB4, failed to pay £657.03 to 11 workers.
The Fernlea Hotel Limited, trading as The Inn on the Prom, Lytham St Annes, FY8, failed to pay £271.14 to 3 workers.