Six employers in North Wales have been named by the UK Government after workers were found to have been paid less than the legal minimum wage.

The businesses – based in Mold, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Ruthin and Anglesey – were among almost 660 employers across the UK included in the latest Government enforcement action.

Together, the six North Wales employers were found to have underpaid 50 workers by £13,617.81.

The figures are arrears identified by the Government and are money workers were legally entitled to receive.

The latest national crackdown has resulted in around £4 million being repaid to more than 27,000 workers, while employers responsible have been issued with penalties totalling £7 million.

The Government says the latest list is the first naming round since the Fair Work Agency was established in April, bringing enforcement of workers’ rights under one roof.

The agency is initially focusing on minimum wage enforcement, but is also expected to tackle breaches involving holiday and sick pay.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “Short-changing your staff isn’t a shortcut to success” and said the Government was determined to stamp out the practice.

He added that most employers understood their responsibilities and that the Government wanted to ensure businesses had access to guidance and support to comply with the law.

The latest figures also underline how the minimum wage has risen. Since April 2026, workers aged 21 and over are entitled to at least £12.71 an hour, while the rate is £10.85 for 18 to 20-year-olds and £8 for workers under 18 and eligible apprentices.

Employers who discover that they have underpaid staff are required to pay the arrears, while financial penalties can also be imposed.

Workers who believe they have been underpaid can check their pay and seek advice through the Government and Acas.

The Government stresses that paying the minimum wage is not optional – it is a legal requirement.