The popular tourist attraction was among 200 firms recently 'named and shamed' by the Government
Blackpool Pleasure Beach bosses have blamed a 'payroll oversight' after finding themselves in the spotlight for breaching minimum wage regulations.
At Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 12 employees were found to have been underpaid, totalling £2,866, reports LancsLive.A spokesperson said: "This pertains to a minor oversight in our payroll processes that occurred between 2017 and 2019, involving 12 individuals, which has now been rectified." The businesses listed range from major high street brands to small enterprises and independent traders. Kevin Hollinrake, minister for enterprise, markets and small business, said: "Adhering to the legal minimum wage is non-negotiable, and businesses of all sizes should know better than to short change their hardworking staff."
The esteemed TripAdvisor Best of The Best awards for 2023 were announced earlier this week. Blackpool Pleasure Beach secured a place in the 'Amusement and Water Parks' category for the best things to do, coming eighth.
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