The latest National Audit Office report finds that non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage in the social care sector remains a concern.
The Low Pay Commission continues to assess this sector as high risk and has previously reported that up to 10.6% of care workers may not be paid the National Minimum Wage.
“With the implementation of the National Living Wage, it is even more important that the government ensures its compliance programme reflects the changing risks within the labour market, and maintains its progress in ensuring all employers pay the minimum wage. The government also needs to reduce the time it takes to investigate complaints and resolve cases.”
Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) re-classified the social care sector as a high priority sector for 2015-16.