Teesside Director Receives Ten-Year Ban for Employing Illegal Workers at Pizzeria and Car Wash
November 12, 2024
A Teesside director has received a ten-year disqualification order for employing illegal workers at a pizzeria and car wash.
Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, it was found that Mohammed Younas, 37, of Caversham Road, Middlesbrough, hired illegal workers at Aroma Pizza and Aroma Car Wash, both on Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough.
The investigation revealed that Younas had knowingly allowed these individuals to work without the necessary permission to do so in the UK, creating an unfair advantage over competitors who complied with the law.
During the course of the investigation, it was also discovered that Younas had failed to maintain adequate employment records, including failing to provide written contracts to employees. This breach of employment law hindered any potential claims from workers to recover unpaid wages.
Sarah Albon, chief investigator for the Insolvency Service, said:
“Younas’s decision to employ illegal workers was a blatant disregard for the law and gave him an unfair advantage over those businesses that play by the rules.
“He also failed to maintain adequate employment records, leaving workers vulnerable. This disqualification should serve as a warning to others that such behavior will not be tolerated.”
The disqualification order prevents Younas from being a director of any UK company for the next ten years. It is intended to ensure that he cannot continue to benefit from his illegal activities.
If Younas breaches the disqualification order, he could be fined or even imprisoned.
The Insolvency Service has urged businesses to ensure that they are meeting all legal requirements, including obtaining the necessary permissions for employees to work in the UK and maintaining proper employment records. Businesses that fail to comply may face similar consequences.
Ten-year ban for Teesside director who hired illegal workers at pizzeria and car wash
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