“Systemic wage theft”: Workers to chase employers for stolen pay under new Labor plan
Workers will have access to a new small claims jurisdiction to chase employers for up to $100,000 in stolen wages if Labor wins the upcoming election.
Worker sacked after asking for pay rise wins $4,000 compo payout
A worker dismissed on the spot after a dispute over pay has won a compensation payout after a Fair Work Commission hearing.
Major fried chicken franchise hit with surprise FWO audits over reported underpayments
Fried chicken franchise Gami Chicken and Beer has been pinned by the Fair Work Ombudsman for a number of surprise audits this week.
‘Widespread and entrenched’: Migrant worker exploitation could attract jail time
Criminal penalties for serious exploitation of migrant workers are on the way after the government accepted a recommendation to take action.
Unpaid internships: Career opportunity or exploitation?
Recent reports relating to unpaid internships are indicative of the pressures on young people entering the workplace to gain industry experience.
Subway franchisee fined $65,000 for paying worker $14 an hour
A former Subway franchisor has been fined $65,000 by the Federal Circuit Court for underpaying a worker by $16,000 over several years.
“Serious and sustained”: Fashion startup fined over $330,000 for unpaid intern
Her Fashion Box and director Kath Purkis have been found to have underpaid three workers over $40,000 in a ruling about an unpaid intern.
Hairdresser who worked a 15-year-old apprentice on 50-hour weeks fined $77,000 after underpaying overtime
A hairdressing business has fallen into hot water with the FWO after failing to pay a 15-year-old worker proper overtime pay.
Melbourne cafe fined $217,000 for underpaying more than 50 different workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured its second major financial penalty of 2019, with a Melbourne Cafe being found to have underpaid 54 workers.
Fair Work storms 40 eateries in Melbourne’s “den of thieves” Degraves Street
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting a raid through popular Melbourne dining strip Degraves Street after receiving an influx of anonymous tip-offs.
Businessman fined for sacking employee who contacted Fair Work: The dangers of adverse action
Businesses are being warned about the dangers of adverse action after a director was fined for sacking a worker that approached fair work with a complaint.
A Fair Work Ombudsman re-audit of rule-breaking employers finds 38% haven’t cleaned up their acts
The Fair Work Ombudsman said compliance is improving, but more than a third of rule breakers it put on notice didn't clean up their acts.
