The operators of a Degani café in Melbourne’s north-east
have been penalised over $140,000 for underpaying staff and
providing inspectors with false records, following legal action by
the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Fines & Prosecutions
Catering Director penalised for underpaying workers
The former director of a contract catering company has
been penalised $50,100 for his role in underpaying
workers.
Fair Work Inspectors Target Melbourne Businesses
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit businesses in Melbourne as
part of its latest compliance campaign.
Over 300 Harvesting Businesses Prosecuted For Breaching Workplace Laws
Fair Work Inspectors have recovered more than $1
million in unpaid wages for over 2,500 workers after
discovering widespread non-compliance
in workplaces along Australia’s Harvest Trail.
Fair Work Inspectors Target NSW Northern Rivers
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit 600 businesses in the
Northern Rivers region of NSW as part of its latest compliance
campaign.
RockPool Dining Group Caught Underpaying Workers
High-profile restaurant chain, Rockpool Dining Group, has become
the latest hospitality business caught underpaying workers.
Lycamobile Penalised $25,000 For Underpaying Staff Again
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty against the
Australian arm of global mobile SIM card provider Lycamobile for
underpaying an employee’s wages.
Fair Work Inspectors Target Newtown
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit businesses in Newtown this
week as part of its latest compliance campaign.
Media company and director prosecuted for underpaying staff
The Federal Circuit Court has ordered a media company and its
director to pay $570,000 for breaching workplace laws.
Update on Accounting firms accessorial liability
A recent ruling by the full bench of the Federal Court on an
appeal by Ezy Accounting 123 has reinforced the risk of big fines
and penalties for accessories (such as HR and payroll
professionals) if their clients breach Australian employment
laws.
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