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HMRC has issued an urgent warning to millions of workers on the minimum wage, cautioning them about the risk of being underpaid by unscrupulous employers. The tax authority of the new Labour
Party government is urging workers to be vigilant and has provided a means for them to report any suspicions of underpayment, reports Birmingham Live. "Think you're being
underpaid? " HMRC inquired, before explaining: "Find out how to report this to HMRC. This only takes 5 minutes, and you can anonymously report your employer, even if you no longer
work for them. Your details will not be shared with your employer." They further questioned: "Do you think your pay might be below the National Minimum Wage? Are you supplied by an
agency? Are you worried about being forced to work more than an average of 48 hours per week, or are you seeking advice on night working time limits or health assessments for night
workers?" Additionally, HMRC asked those in specific sectors: "Do you work in agriculture, forestry, food processing or shellfish gathering? (For example, do you process and
package any produce derived from agriculture work, horticultural work, shellfish or fish? ) Do you work in shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, sports and leisure, residential care homes
or consumer services?" They advise speaking to employers first but if issues remain unresolved, to report it to HMRC. The current National Minimum Wage rates stand at £6.40 for
apprentices and under 18s, £8.60 for 18 to 20 year olds, and a minimum of £11.44 for workers aged 21 and over. HMRC has issued a statement encouraging workers to report underpayment by their
employers, saying: "You can report your employer if they are underpaying you. HMRC may contact you for further details as needed. HMRC considers every complaint it receives. "An
enforcement officer will look into the pay of all staff at the location, not just yours. If you wish to remain anonymous from your employer, HMRC do not need to reveal who made the
complaint. HMRC will keep you updated on progress and, if you are owed any money, HMRC will tell your employer to pay this directly to you. HMRC will not close the case until the arrears
have been paid to you."