Scottish firms still flouting minimum wage law
WORKERS in Scotland are routinely being exploited by employers who are refusing to pay the minimum wage.
According to research by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), the problem is particularly prevalent among young employees, while hotels, restaurants and cafes are the worst offenders.
Hairdressing and construction were also highlighted as industries in which firms are often guilty of failing to pay the minimum legal rate.
Just more than half (53%) of Citizen Advice Scotland’s advisers said non-payment of the national minimum pay rates is a “very” or “fairly” significant problem in their area.