Care workers among those paid less than minimum wage

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A new report from the National Insurance Institute reveals that between 10% and 12% of all workers are paid below the minimum wage. The report says that women and migrant workers are particularly affected and that although employers in the agricultural sector are the worst offenders, care workers, cleaners and catering workers are also among the occupations most likely to lose out. The Institute says that the government is appointing more officials to monitor and investigate infringements.
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