The operators of a Japanese restaurant are facing court for allegedly underpaying staff and providing false records to Fair Work. The regulator commenced an investigation following wage theft complaints from the workers. Japanese restaurant facing court Facing the Federal Circuit…
Fair Work is targeting the Bundaberg horticulture industry with a wage theft sting. Inspectors will audit 40 businesses in the region, including farms, labour hire contractors and accommodation providers. The compliance checks come as a result of wage theft complaints…
Another company guilty of wage theft has avoided court action, after Fair Work let them off the hook. Instead of commencing litigation against the employer for wage theft, the regulator entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU). Another company guilty of…
A Sushi store operator has been penalised a whopping $124,416 for deliberately underpaying migrant workers. The wage theft happened despite the Fair Work Ombudsman previously warning the employer about paying proper wages and entitlements. Sushi operator penalised for underpayments Rebecca…
Wage theft affects one in five workers according to the Fair Work Ombudsman's latest audit. The troubling results support the proposition that wage theft is endemic in many Australian industries. Wage theft affects one in five workers Fair Work inspectors…
Domino's is still ripping off its workers, while its CEO collects a $36.8 million annual salary. A recent audit of 33 outlets found most failed to pay lawful wages and keep accurate employment records. Meanwhile, company boss Don Meij collects…
A servo operator has copped a record $100,000 in penalties for falsifying wage records. The Federal Circuit Court imposed the penalties - the highest imposed relating solely to record-keeping and pay slip breaches. Servo operator cops record penalty Peter Dagher formerly…
Fair Work inspectors have raided restaurants and cafes along a popular Melbourne dining strip. Inspectors are checking that businesses are paying their workers proper wages and also lawful entitlements. They are also making sure they are keeping proper employment records…
More than $1 million in stolen wages has been recovered for 2,500 fruit and vegetable pickers. The Fair Work Ombudsman's Harvest Trail Inquiry involved 638 wage theft investigations over the past five years. The regulator targeted 444 growers and 194…
Businesses in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales will be targeted in the latest round of wage theft audits. The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit 600 businesses in the area. Inspectors will check that employers are paying legal…