Firms reported over interns
The details of 100 companies accused of breaking the law by using unpaid interns in paid roles have been handed to HM Revenue and Customs by the employment minister Jo Swinson.
Employment Minister acts over 'unpaid' interns
The details of 100 companies accused of breaking the law by using unpaid interns in paid roles have been handed to HM Revenue and Customs (HRMC) by Employment Minister Jo Swinson.
Ms Swinson told Intern Aware that its claims about unnamed employers broke the law could be used as intelligence by officials at HMRC.
In a letter to the campaign group, she said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Intern Aware for their help and continued support on this issue.
"The list of employers that you provided will be treated as intelligence by HMRC. Intelligence forms part of the risk process by helping to identify sectors where there is a higher likelihood of non-compliance."
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