Fashion houses are being investigated by the taxman over their use of free labour.
HM
Revenue and Customs has written to more than 100 companies telling them
they must pay the national minimum wage or face the threat of prison.
Designer labels are notorious for taking on unpaid interns. Stella McCartney has been criticised in the past for using unpaid youngsters but is now paying them.
‘These letters give fashion houses plenty of warning that they are under scrutiny,’ said Michelle Wyer, an assistant director of HMRC.
‘If they are not playing by the rules, now is the time to put things right. Non-payment of the national minimum wage is not an option.
‘Our message is clear – don’t wait for us to come knocking on your door. Put things right now and avoid a penalty and possible prosecution.’ More
HM
Revenue and Customs has written to more than 100 companies telling them
they must pay the national minimum wage or face the threat of prison.Designer labels are notorious for taking on unpaid interns. Stella McCartney has been criticised in the past for using unpaid youngsters but is now paying them.
‘These letters give fashion houses plenty of warning that they are under scrutiny,’ said Michelle Wyer, an assistant director of HMRC.
‘If they are not playing by the rules, now is the time to put things right. Non-payment of the national minimum wage is not an option.
‘Our message is clear – don’t wait for us to come knocking on your door. Put things right now and avoid a penalty and possible prosecution.’ More
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