BBC News:
Measures to tackle low pay exploitation published
8 May 2018
Firms which exploit staff could face higher financial penalties and increased risk of prosecution under recommendations to the government.
A report by a government-backed body has made 37 recommendations including that big companies should put more pressure on their suppliers.
The report is by Labour Market Enforcement (LME), set up last year to oversee a crackdown on exploitation.
It also recommends a pilot scheme to licence hand car washes and nail bars.
Sir David Metcalf, head of LME, also called for action to enforce holiday pay, and said leading companies should be named and shamed if they fail to correct any non-compliance in their supply chains.
Related publications:
United Kingdom Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2018/19, Director of Labour Market Enforcement David Metcalf, May 2018.