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.
Fair Work Ombudsman finds “systemic issues” within the Domino’s network
Pizza giant found to have underpaid 20 employees.
Brisbane tech company hit with record $125,000 fine after failing to compensate unfairly dismissed worker
A Brisbane-based technology company has been slapped with a record fine by FWO for failing to repay a former employee who was unfairly dismissed.
Controversial Fair Work Commission decision on sick leave could lead to grave consequences for small business
A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission could have widespread ramifications on how sick leave for shift workers is calculated and lead to millions of dollars in backpay
Currency exchange business underpays workers over $1.3 million, including requiring them to “make good” on till shortages
The Fair Work Ombudsman found between 2010 and 2017 nearly 250 workers at UAE Exchange Australia were underpaid amounts between 20 cents and almost $35,000.
