A childcare centre operator has been penalised $30,240 for failing to back-pay two migrant employees. The pair worked at the childcare centre for a year under the false guise of a volunteer arrangement. Childcare centre operator penalised The Federal Circuit…
A Snap Fitness franchisee is facing $31,500 in penalties for allegedly underpaying a receptionist. The company also allegedly failed to comply with requests from the Fair Work Ombudsman to rectify the wage theft. Snap Fitness facing penalties for allegedly underpaying…
The former operator of a Bar and Grill restaurant is in court for allegedly failing to pay outstanding leave entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman alleges the employer failed to obey a Compliance Notice directing them to pay the worker involved.…
A Brisbane contract carpentry business is facing court action over allegations it failed to pay leave entitlements to an apprentice. The action is part of the Fair Work Ombudsman's blitz against employers who fail to comply with Compliance Notices. Brisbane…
A judge has slammed the Fair Work Ombudsman for failing to pursue unpaid wages owed to vulnerable workers. The case involves the operators of a restaurant in Hobart who fled to Germany after being exposed as wage thieves. Judge slams…
An Adelaide convenience store operator is facing court for allegedly failing to comply with a Notice to back-pay workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking the legal action against Ethan Okili who operated two 'City Convenience' stores. Convenience store operator…
A Darwin restaurant has been penalised after failing to back-pay a cook and failing to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Federal Circuit Court penalised FMS Holdings $22,050 and company director, Rana Ali Hassan (pictured), an additional $4,410. Darwin restaurant…
A Crust Pizza outlet is facing court for allegedly ignoring an order to back-pay workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman is currently cracking down on businesses that fail to comply with Compliance Notices. Crust Pizza facing court for ignoring Compliance Notice…
The operators of a swanky rooftop bar in Melbourne are facing court action for allegedly underpaying a worker. The Fair Work Ombudsman also alleges the company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice to back-pay a worker. Furthermore, the regular…
Employment law experts are calling on the federal government to introduce criminal penalties for wage theft. The call comes after the Federal Circuit Court penalised a Queensland restaurant operator for a third time for ripping off workers. The court described…
