United Kingdom: government “names and shames” companies that fail to pay the minimum wage

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The news. On September 3, the UK government published a list of employers penalised for failing to comply with the National Minimum Wage. Nearly 660 companies were named, including fast-food chain Five Guys, DIY retailer B&Q and sustainable tourism operator Forest Holidays. “Underpaying workers can never be a shortcut to success, and we are determined to stamp out this practice,” Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said in a statement.

The context. This practice of “naming and shaming” — public

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