Several prominent UK companies have been penalized for underpaying thousands of workers, with fines reaching up to double the amount owed to employees. The Department for Business and Trade investigations revealed underpayments dating back as far as 2013, with affected staff now reportedly reimbursed. 
Widespread Payroll Violations Uncovered
Multiple major UK employers including Centrica and Holland & Barrett have faced significant penalties for underpaying staff, according to recent government reports. Sources indicate that all three firms attributed the violations to past payroll system problems and maintained that affected employees have since been fully remunerated.