“No excuse”: Business fined $80,000 for underpaying worker on enterprise agreement
An enterprise agreement wasn't enough to prevent one Queensland-based employee from being underpaid by Bundaberg Refrigerated Transport.
“Den of thieves”: Numerous venues on Melbourne’s iconic Degraves St accused of underpaying staff
A number of restaurants and cafes along one of Melbourne's most iconic laneways — Degraves Street — have been accused of underpaying staff.
“The system is broken”: Migrant workers owed over $1 billion in unpaid wages
A landmark study has revealed the underpayment of migrant workers is widespread in Australia, and the vast majority don't report it.
ATO, Fair Work Ombudsman to be given new powers to pursue directors for abandoning workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman will receive new powers to pursue company directors under laws that passed the lower house this week
Crust franchisee to face Court over allegations it paid workers less because they weren’t Australian
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against a Crust franchisee, alleging it paid international workers less than Australian colleagues.
Watchdog inquires into prominent chef Guillaume Brahimi over underpayment allegations
Prominent chef Guillaume Brahimi is the subject of FWO inquiries over allegations he underpaid employees through excessive overtime.
Ombudsman reports record $7.2 million in penalties amid wage theft crackdown
The fair work ombudsman has reported $7.2 million in penalties for 2017-18, a 49% increase on the prior year as it continues to crack down on wage underpayment.
Coco’s Restaurant taken to Court over allegations director said worker looked “disgusting”
A Perth-based restaurant has been taken to court by the fair work ombudsman over allegations that it discriminated against a pregnant worker.
Celebrity chef Neil Perry’s Rockpool restaurants repay workers $1.6 million after unpaid overtime allegations
Rockpool has announced it will backpay workers a total of $1.6 million after a number of employees were found to be underpaid.
Sushi blitz: Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $746,000 in unpaid wages in targeted audit
Sushi businesses have come into focus in the latest move by the Fair Work Omubdsman to crack down on underpayment in the fast-food industry.
Davdot Facilities Services ordered to pay $119,000 for underpayment as FWO issues vulnerable workers warning
A Court has ruled that Davdot underpaid two migrant workers and did not make and keep employee records in a ruling employment lawyers say sends a message.
Queensland company Touchpoint Media ordered to pay $570,000 for underpaying young workers
Touchpoint Media has been found to have "deliberately" underpaid 23 staff $305,780, in what a judge said was a "bitter and humiliating experience" for workers.
