PwC has estimated that as much as 13% of the total Australian
workforce could be affected by underpayments each year, totalling
$1.35 billion in underpaid wages.
Fines & Prosecutions
Qantas accused of underpaying workers up to $10 million
Qantas is facing fresh underpayment allegations. With
the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers’ Association
claiming the total amount of wage underpayments may amount to over
$10 million.
$398,520 in penalties against a Melbourne CBD travel agency and one of its directors for underpaying workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $398,520 in
penalties against a Melbourne CBD travel agency and one of its
directors for underpaying two workers.
If Woolies can get it wrong, why can’t you?
If a significant oversight can occur in large enterprises such
as Woolies, and Bunnings last month, which have significant systems
and processes in place why could it not happen to your
business?
Supermarket Giant Woolworths Underpaid Almost 6000 Employees For Nearly A Decade
Supermarket giant Woolworths has revealed it underpaid
almost 6000 of its employees for nearly a decade. Total
underpayments were up to $300 million before tax.
Fair Work Inspectors issued almost $500,000 in on-the-spot fines in 2018-2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s 2018-19 Annual Report reveals
that Fair Work Inspectors issued almost half a million dollars
in on-the-spot fines last financial year.
FWO recovers $40 million for workers in 2018-2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s 2018-19 Annual Report reveals a
significant increase in recovered wages and firm enforcement of
workplace laws.
Maximum compensation for employee sacked via text message
An employee who was sacked via a text message has been awarded
maximum compensation.
Restaurant allegedly underpaid visa worker $150k
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the
operators of a restaurant in western Sydney, alleging they
underpaid a worker more than $150,000.
Two sushi outlets penalised $125,700
The operator of two sushi outlets has been hit with penalties of
over $125,000. In a recent case described by lawyers as a test case
for whether employers are effectively guilty until proven innocent
in terms of wages record-keeping.
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