A former Brisbane restaurant operator has been penalised more
than $5,000 for underpaying a casual cook between October, 2007 and
April, 2008.
Month: October 2016
Fair Work Inspectors target Victorias Gippsland Region
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a media release advising that
it will audit employers in Victoria as part of a new campaign. Fair
Work Inspectors will target businesses located in the Gippsland
region.
Fair Work Inspectors target NSW Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a media release advising that
it will audit employers in NSW as part of a new campaign. Fair Work
Inspectors will target businesses located in the Southern Highlands
and Shoalhaven region.
Fishing company penalised almost $50,000
An Australian fishing company and its director have been
penalised a total of almost $50,000 for underpaying four crew tens
of thousands of dollars.
HR manager penalised $9920 for accessorial liability
A businessman and his former human resources manager have been
penalised under the accessorial liability provisions of the Fair
Work Act, for their involvement in exploiting workers.
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Labour-hire operator penalised more than $100,000
A labour-hire operator in Sydney who hired young Asian workers
because they are “younger, cheaper and faster than locals who are
old and slow” has been penalised more than $100,000. The Fair Work
Ombudsman said the penalties should help to dispel the myth that
overseas workers of any particular nationality can be paid a
‘going-rate’ that is less than what the law requires.
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