I was working to survive and I wasn't paid
Summary
Several workers from catering companies in the UK say they are owed unpaid wages after leaving their jobs. They are seeking help from Acas, an independent organization that resolves workplace pay disputes, but many report difficulties getting their money.Key Facts
- Unpaid wage cases rose by about 17% from 2024 to 2025, according to Acas.
- Nearly half of hospitality workers face problems at work involving pay or conditions.
- Sonia Garcia Monuz is owed £2,300 in unpaid wages after leaving Viking Catering Ltd.
- Joan Fullbrook won a tribunal case for £1,498 in unpaid wages but has not been paid yet.
- George Weal was awarded £1,052 for unpaid wages at Chef2Table Ltd, but the company has not paid him.
- George left after discovering the company’s delivery van was untaxed and uninsured.
- Acas provides free advice to workers and employers to resolve pay disputes.
- Chrissy Bell from Acas says even small unpaid amounts can cause serious problems for workers without savings.
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