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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Firm ordered to pay arrears |
Firm ordered to pay arrears Dennis Quinn, trading as Halifax-based Friendly Private Hire, has been ordered to pay four workers an average of £5,730 each for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) obtained a County Court Judgement against Quinn, who was operating a taxi and private vehicle hire company, because he failed to pay wage arrears of £22,921. He was also required to pay costs of £515 to HMRC following the hearing at Northampton County Court. Michelle Wyer, Assistant Director of National Minimum Wage for HMRC, said: “We are pleased the court has made this judgement. Our aim is to enforce the law and protect vulnerable workers.” The case was brought under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998. Quinn has to pay the arrears within 28 days or face further legal action. Employers can contact HMRC for advice via the Pay & Workers Rights helpline 0800 917 2368. http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/lo ... -1-4927128 |
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
captain cab wrote: He was also required to pay costs of £515 to HMRC following the hearing at Northampton County Court. Isn't that the computer court that generates summonses that are sent in electronically? If it is, and I think it may well be, then you ignore the summons at your peril, because if the summons is not answered or challenged, there is no hearing and the case is found against you. I know, I was the subject of such a summons and after challenging it, the case was transferred to Birmingham where I had to pay £30 into court to proceed with a defence, but when the other side then had to pay in £150 to proceed and I asked for full disclosures under sections 76 & 77 of some Finance Act, they failed to pay the fee, failed to disclose eventhough I requested disclosure several times and the judge finally struck the case out against me after a few months on my request. I'm still well pi$$ed off for having to pay the £30 court fee and the whole matter was a farce and try-on. |
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
It would be interesting to get a case number for this matter and phone HMRC to get the full facts. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
The report is erroneous, Mr Quinn wont have been told to pay...... As its a Ltd company he can fold it and reopen.....jobs a good un FRIENDLY PRIVATE HIRE LIMITED 36 MYRTLE AVENUE ILLINGWORTH HALIFAX WEST YORKSHIRE ENGLAND HX2 8HS Company No. 07685701 Quote: The case was brought under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998. Quinn has to pay the arrears within 28 days or face further legal action. Ho Ho....i can tell the future.... Director resigns....OR, voluntary company liquidation... |
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
I was right about the Northampton County Court. http://county-courts.co.uk/northampton- ... lk-centre/ http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/northa ... entre/ccbc http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/northa ... ulk-centre |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
wannabeeahack wrote: The report is erroneous, Mr Quinn wont have been told to pay...... I'm not so sure. He has been named by the court, so even if the firm is liquidated (not an easy thing if he wants to stay licensed), the debt is still his. |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
All drivers should get the min wage, there is far to much exploitation going on in the trade |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
The COMPANY employed the drivers and is an autonomous entity, Mr Quinn, even as a director is not responsible, the company is BUT - look when it was incorporated... Date of Incorporation: 28/06/2011 just in time for the court case? |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
skippy41 wrote: All drivers should get the min wage, there is far to much exploitation going on in the trade what about the thousands of "jockey's" om 1/3rd of the take, supposedly self-employed? |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
wannabeeahack wrote: skippy41 wrote: All drivers should get the min wage, there is far to much exploitation going on in the trade what about the thousands of "jockey's" om 1/3rd of the take, supposedly self-employed? If a company wants a jockey they pay the wage period |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
wannabeeahack wrote: The COMPANY employed the drivers and is an autonomous entity, Mr Quinn, even as a director is not responsible, the company is BUT - look when it was incorporated... Date of Incorporation: 28/06/2011 just in time for the court case? So you are saying Asda could pay staff £1 an hour for many years, then change it's name to AASDA and the owners would not need worry about all those illegal activities? |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
Sussex wrote: wannabeeahack wrote: The COMPANY employed the drivers and is an autonomous entity, Mr Quinn, even as a director is not responsible, the company is BUT - look when it was incorporated... Date of Incorporation: 28/06/2011 just in time for the court case? So you are saying Asda could pay staff £1 an hour for many years, then change it's name to AASDA and the owners would not need worry about all those illegal activities? nope what im saying is mr quinn could easily fold a ltd company, and dodge the debt, just like any other ltd company, even like the who took me for £13,000 |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
I almost missed that last line there was a director change (add or leave) in July 28th......i can guess who left....lol Quote: Status: Active
Date of Incorporation: 28/06/2011 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Company Type: Private Limited Company Nature of Business (SIC): 49320 - Taxi operation Accounting Reference Date: 30/06 Last Accounts Made Up To: (NO ACCOUNTS FILED) Next Accounts Due: 28/03/2013 Last Return Made Up To: 28/06/2012 Next Return Due: 26/07/2013 Last Members List: 28/06/2012 |
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| Author: | silvercab [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
I cant see any mention of drivers, just workers. Office staff? Anyone know for sure? |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Firm ordered to pay arrears |
It's worth pointing out that serious breaches can be criminal offences. And going bankrupt doesn't save you from that. |
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