Changes are coming to both JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments this week, with many Australians expected to lose out. Full-time and part-time workers will receive different amounts under a revised JobKeeper wage subsidy. And those currently on JobSeeker can expect to…
New laws making wage theft a crime will be introduced to Queensland parliament before the October election. The proposed laws, suggested by unions and Industrial Relations Claims, will see employers who deliberately underpay workers jailed. New laws making wage theft…
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.…
The Fair Work Commission has announced a $13-a-week increase to the minimum wage, boosting the pay packets of 2.2 million Australians. However, the increases will be staggered to minimise the impact on businesses affected by the pandemic. Fair Work Commission…
The first laws in Australia to make wage theft a crime are set to pass Victoria’s upper house this week. The Wage Theft Bill includes huge penalties and up to 10-years jail for greedy employers. First laws to make wage theft…
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…
Workers are demanding the JobKeeper payment but are refusing to come to work, according to some employers. The Brisbane Times is reporting that employees are telling their employers they: don't want to work at all; or want to work minimal…
