Redditch Halfords named for national minimum wage breaches

Two Halfords entities among 518 UK businesses found to have underpaid nearly 60,000 workers

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Halfords in Redditch, specifically Halfords Ltd and Halfords Autocentres Limited, have been publicly named as companies that failed to pay the national minimum wage to their staff. This forms part of a government list that identified 518 UK businesses for breaches of National Minimum Wage law, collectively underpaying nearly 60,000 workers by over £7.4 million.

Halfords Ltd was found to have underpaid £140,829.79 to 4,341 workers, while Halfords Autocentres Limited failed to pay £38,470.94 to 760 workers. All employers on the list have since repaid the amounts owed to their employees and have faced financial penalties of up to 200% of the underpayment.

The current national living wage and minimum wage rates for 2025 are £12.21 for those over 21, £10.00 for those aged 18-20, and £7.55 for both under-18s and apprentices.

Justin Madders, Minister for Employment Rights, stated: “There is no excuse for employers to undercut their workers, and we will continue to name companies who break the law and don’t pay their employees what they are owed.” He emphasised that ensuring workers receive a fair day’s pay is a key commitment in the government’s Plan for Change.

Baroness Philippa Stroud, Chair of the Low Pay Commission, added that “Underpayment leaves workers out of pocket and disadvantages the majority of employers who do abide by the rules.” She highlighted that these naming rounds help ensure workers receive full wages and are aware of available support.

Workers who suspect they are being underpaid can find more information at gov.uk/checkyourpay. Free, impartial, and confidential advice is also available from the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100, or they can lodge a complaint with HMRC.

Source: Worcester News

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