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Month: May 2017
Dominos Investigated For Underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has 26 active investigations into
alleged underpayment by franchisees of the Domino’s Pizza group,
according to evidence presented to Senate estimates hearings.
More Fair Work Inspectors Are Coming
The Fair Work Ombudsman continues to grow its national team of
Fair Work Inspectors with over 20 new jobs currently advertised
across Australia.
$540,000 in penalties for CFMEU
The Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) has been
hit with over $540,000 in penalties for Fair Work breaches in
Adelaide after losing an Âappeal against two adverse Federal Court
judgments.
Mamak Malaysian restaurants back in court
The operators of an inner Sydney restaurant who were penalised
almost $300,000 last year for exploiting overseas workers are again
facing legal action, accused of further underpayments.
Micromanagers Bullying A Valid Reason For Dismissal
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that a manager’s
micromanaging behaviour of employees amounted to bullying, and that
such behaviour was a valid reason for terminating the manager’s
employment.
Fair Work Inspectors target 200 Ipswich Businesses
The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a media release advising that
it will target 200 Ipswich businesses in Queensland as part of a
new campaign.
Fair Work Inspectors target clothing manufacturers
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting hundreds of clothing
manufacturing businesses nationally as part of a new campaign.
Zumbo the latest chef caught underpaying staff
Adriano Zumbo is the latest celebrity chef to be caught out
underpaying staff. Staff claim they were given fake superannuation
numbers, were paid at incorrect rates, and that overtime pay was
missing. They claimed they were owed thousands of dollars.
Fair Work Inspectors target Fortitude Valley
The Fair Work Ombudsman is targeting restaurants, bars and cafes
in Fortitude Valley as part of unannounced audits of a popular
casual dining precinct in Brisbane.
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