Explained in plain English

What are the penalties for underpaying?

Employers who underpay staff can face substantial fines, often 200% of the arrears owed to workers, up to a maximum of £20,000 per worker. They are also publicly 'named and shamed' by the government. This aims to deter businesses from breaking the law and ensures workers receive the pay they are legally entitled to, as Michel Roux Jr experienced.