A CITY restaurant underpaid two employees by a total of over £2,000, a government report has found.
Yeliz Blossom Room Limited in The Old Rectifying House, North Parade, did not pay two members of staff the minimum wage.
The Turkish restaurant, which opened in Worcester in 2022, featured on the ‘name and shame’ list published by the Department for Business and Trade.
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The company appeared on the list among 389 employers from across the UK that failed to pay workers the minimum wage.
In total, it had failed to pay by £2,427.22.
Worcester News has contacted Yeliz Blossom Room for comment who failed to respond by our publication deadline.
Employment Rights Minister Kate Dearden said: “Nobody should finish a week’s work and find they’ve been paid less than they’ve earned. I believe in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
“That’s why we’re cracking down on employers who underpay.
“We’re making sure workers get the hard-earned pay they deserve.
“I encourage every employer to check their payroll to ensure they don’t get caught out.”
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The restaurant serves a variety of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine including mixed grill platters cooked on a charcoal grill, Turkish meze, Turkish pide (pizza) and traditional desserts such as baklava, kunefe and katmer.
What is the National Minimum Wage in the UK?
In April 2026, the National Minimum Wage rose to £12.71 for those over 21 and £10.85 to those between 18 and 20.
Those under 18 should be on the National Minimum Wage of £8 an hour which is also the same for those on an apprenticeship wage.
The minimum wage law applies across the UK, and workers can visit Acas to complain to HM Revenue and Customs about pay and employment rights.