Two firms across Glasgow and the West named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
More than 200 staff in Scotland were underpaid by 15 firms
15 Scottish companies have been named by the UK Government, because they have failed to pay their workers minimum wage. 206 workers are affected in Scotland, losing out on almost ÂŁ75,000 in wages. These include 73 at Heather Park Community Services Limited in Newmains, North Lanarkshire, which failed to pay a total of ÂŁ26,018.63. While Citi Dental Surgery in Glasgow owed a total of ÂŁ8,733.33 to two workers.
We've been unable to contact Heather Park Community Service Limited for comment. Citi Dental Surgery however deny the claims and say the figures are wrong.
The Scottish firms are among 179 employers across the UK named in the latest round of the scheme to expose those who fail to pay the minimum wage, which ranges from ÂŁ7.50 an hour for over 25s to ÂŁ4.05 an hour for under-18s and ÂŁ3.50 for apprentices.
Hair and beauty firms, cleaning services and catering were among the other sectors featured.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Lord Duncan said: It is simply unacceptable for bosses to rip off their staff by not paying at least minimum wage rates. These 15 Scottish employers are breaking the law. These fines show just how seriously the UK Government takes this matter.
Bosses who think that they can get away with short-changing their hardworking staff be warned - the UK Government will name and shame you and hit you in the pocket.''