A CONTROVERSIAL double-glazing company in Dundee appears to have ceased trading, leaving behind distress for people who have paid thousands of pounds as deposits for services, and employees who are due wages.

A Dundee man spoke last night about his disappointment for his son after a cheque for unpaid wages bounced as the latest in a string of empty promises from his former employer.

David Barker’s 15-year-old son is owed £90 for shifts worked at St Andrews Glass in Byron Street.

The problem of unpaid wages to several youngsters has been ongoing for the past fortnight, but when Jordon Barker finally received his cheque from the company, his family believed the situation had been resolved.

But they received a letter from the bank yesterday saying the cheque had not been honoured because payment from St Andrews Glass’ account had been stopped.

Mr Barker said, “I’m just shocked that the money for shifts worked by my son has still not been paid to him.

“It’s not just the point of the £90. I’m more disappointed for my son.

“This was his first job and it’s certainly not given him a good insight into working life.

“When we went up to the offices everything has been moved out. It looks like the building has been closed down. There are no computers or phones in the building.

“It looks like they have moved out of the premises. It’s like a bomb site.

“The company shouldn’t get away with it. People should be paid what they’re due.”

Angry youngsters who worked at St Andrews Glass were joined by their parents at the end of last month when they protested outside the Byron Street premises claiming they were owed hundreds of pounds in unpaid wages.

A member of management said to The Courier at the time the situation was due to the young workers being confused about the company’s pay scheme, which was not helped by a minor administration error.

William Luke, installations manager, explained in May that he had met the young people and their parents to explain the pay structure again and any money owed would be paid by the first week in June.

The Courier spoke with Mr Luke last night.

He said he was no longer employed by the company and had not been for the past week.

There continued to be no answer when The Courier tried to contact the offices on their various telephone numbers over the past two days.

A consumer advice website has been flooded with comments from frustrated customers who have also tried without success to contact the company about thousands of pounds paid as deposit for services they are doubtful they will ever receive.

The customers were also reporting they were receiving no answer on the phone and were instead left in anguish about what was happening with their deposits for conservatories, doors and windows due to be supplied by St Andrews Glass.

The Byron Street office remained lifeless yesterday with rubbish strewn around the building and no sign of work equipment inside.

Jordon’s parents are continuing to receive legal advice to rectify the problem and they have spoken with other youngsters and their parents.