Martin Lewis has issued a “check your payslip” warning to 370,000 people who’ve been underpaid. The BBC Sounds star has spoken out via his latest Money Saving Expert newsletter, with the 52-year-old calling on readers to act.
Mr Lewis said: “New. 370,000 people on minimum wage were UNDERPAID in 2024.” ITV regular Mr Lewis added: “Even if your payslip shows you get over £11.44/hr, that mightn’t be the whole story. Check (& recover what’s due).”
Saying “spread the word”, Mr Lewis added: “Big names such as Easyjet, Greggs & Moss Bros have got it wrong.” He explained the National Living Wage (NLW), which is paid to employees aged 21 and over, increased to £11.44 an hour last April.
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However, new figures form the Low Pay Commission (LPC) estimates as many as 371,000 people on minimum wage were being paid less than they should have been. He said: “New 2024 figures from the Low Pay Commission show that 370,000 people on minimum wage were paid less than they should’ve been.
“With the minimum wage set to jump in April, it’s even more important all those on lower incomes don’t just assume their employers are following the rules – even big names get it wrong. For example, in Feb 2024, Easyjet, Greggs, Moss Bros and Estée Lauder were among those included in the Govt’s list of 500 firms named for underpaying min wage, though some of the reasons were complex – a new list’s due soon. So it’s worth checking…”
The Money Saving Expert newsletter explained: “You’ve a legal right to be paid more and to back pay going back a maximum of six years. Of course, some people are scared to complain and don’t want to rock the boat. You cannot lose your job for raising this. If you’re unsure, you can call the ACAS helpline to talk through your options.”