Bedford firm Symbiosis Care one of nearly 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage
The Government has named and shamed Symbiosis Care Limited as one of the many companies in the country to NOT pay its staff the minimum wage.
The company – in Bromham Road – failed to pay £1,162.62 to one worker.
Six others firms in Luton and Dunstable were also named.
Around 42,000 workers have now been repaid by their employers.
Business secretary Peter Kyle said: “Every worker deserves a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, and this government will not tolerate rogue employers who short-change their staff.
“I know that no employer wants to end up on one of these lists. But our Plan to Make Work Pay cracks down on those not playing by the rules.
“This ensures a level playing field where all businesses pay what they owe whilst workers receive the boost to their living standards they deserve.”
National Living Wage and National Minimum wage rates:
21 and over – £12.21
18 to 20 – £10
Under 18 – £7.55
Apprentice – £7.55
Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, if you suspect you are being underpaid, you can visit gov.uk/checkyourpay to find out more.