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…
Workers were allegedly paid with food and drink at a Brisbane café, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman. The regulator has commenced legal action against the employer for allegedly underpaying 32 workers more than $36,000. Workers allegedly paid with food…
A Perth restaurant has been penalised $21,924 after paying a worker just $200 for 146 hours of work The Federal Circuit Court said the operators showed a “complete disregard for their legal obligations” when it ignored a Notice to back-pay…
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.…
