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HMRC Issues Warning for Anyone Working Christmas
HM Revenue & Customs found £5.8 million in wage arrears affecting 25,200 UK workers and issued 750 penalties to employers for underpayment during the 2024-25 festive season.
- On Friday, HM Revenue & Customs warned 25,200 underpaid UK workers they identified �5.8 million in wage arrears and issued approximately 750 penalties totalling �4.2 million.
- Unpaid working time often causes underpayments through starting early, staying late, cleaning, or mandatory training, while deductions for uniforms or equipment by employers can push pay below minimum wage for temporary seasonal staff.
- Workers in retail, hotels, Christmas markets, bars, restaurants, garden centres, and warehouses must check they receive the minimum rates: �12.21 for 21 and over, �10.00 for 18-20, and �7.55 for under 18 and apprentices.
- Workers seeking redress can report issues confidentially in around five minutes, contact the Acas Pay and Work Rights Helpline on 0300 123 1100, or go to an employment tribunal if necessary.
- UK households are being cautioned that fraudulent communications impersonating HMRC increase during the costly festive period, and HMRC guidance urges verifying messages via genuine channels and not sharing personal information.
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Nottingham Post
Nottingham PostHMRC Christmas warning issued as people receive letters
People are being told to look out for mentions of 'repayment' and 'enforcement action'
·Manchester, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Center
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C 58%
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