Simone reports
As of 6th April 2009 Employers will face a penalty if HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) find they have failed to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW) to workers. Any arrears in wages will be paid to the workers at current rates. The Employment Act 2008 gives HMRC Compliance Officers new inspection powers, with its campaign to stop NMW offences. BEWARE those Employers who deliberately fail to pay the NMW……………….