A dental clinic has been penalised $16,500 for failing to pay entitlements to two former workers. In addition to the penalty, the clinic must also rectify the wage theft by calculating and back-paying what they owe. Dental clinic fails to…
An investigation into Queensland's security companies has resulted in the recovery of $389,982 in stolen wages for guards. The audits conducted by the Fair Work Ombudsman found more than half of the businesses were non-compliant with workplace laws. Recovery of…
The daughter of a Gold Coast millionaire has been penalised $19,000 for ripping off young workers at her café. The woman also ignored demands from the Fair Work Ombudsman to back-pay the workers. Despite her family's wealth, she claims she…
The operators of an Italian restaurant are facing court, accused of underpaying workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman also alleges the restaurant ignored a Compliance Notice requiring it to back-pay the employees. Italian restaurant accused of underpayments Facing the Federal Circuit…
A Melbourne real estate agency is facing court for allegedly underpaying a rental property manager. The Fair Work Ombudsman also accuses the agency of ignoring a Compliance Notice requiring the owner to back-pay the employee. Melbourne real estate agency in…
The operators of a Gold Coast restaurant are facing huge penalties for allegedly ripping off a visa holder. The Fair Work Ombudsman also alleges the business provided false and misleading documents to cover up the wage theft. The company faces…
A grocery store owner has been penalised $121,000 for ripping off two migrant workers with "deliberate and significant" wage theft. The employer paid the workers as little as $10 an hour, underpaying them a total of $13,997 over a four…
A security company is facing $31,500 in penalties for allegedly underpaying a worker. The Fair Work Ombudsman also accuses the company of ignoring a Compliance Notice requiring it to back-pay the worker. Security company facing penalties Facing the Federal Circuit…
An online gay advertising business is facing thousands of dollars in penalties for allegedly underpaying five employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman also accuses the employer of ignoring a Compliance Notice requiring it to back-pay the workers. Online gay advertising business…
A Brisbane electrical services business is in court for allegedly failing to pay three electricians their lawful entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman also alleges the company ignored a Compliance Notice requiring it to back-pay the workers. Brisbane electrical services business…
