The Fair Work Ombudsman has found that the advice and knowledge
of a bookkeeper was a central issue in a case that saw more than
$100,000 of back-pay given to workers in Western Australia.
Fines & Prosecutions
The ongoing woes of George Calombaris
Aside from defending himself in Court last week for an
altercation at a football game, celebrity chef and restaurateur,
George Calombaris, continues to deal with the issue of widespread
underpayments to staff at various eateries.
Fair Work Inspectors targeting SA’s South East region
The Fair Work Ombudsman will target 200 businesses in South
Australia’s South East region.
Record penalty for fruit market operator
Record penalties of more than $660,000 have been issued
against the former owner of a Melbourne fruit market and his
company for employee underpayments.
Increased Penalties From 1 July 2017
Employers now risk penalties of up to $63,000 if they breach the
Fair Work Act 2009. Following increases that became effective on 1
July 2017.
Reality TV contestant faces Court over alleged unpaid internship, underpayments
A fashion industry start-up that appeared on the reality show
‘Shark Tank’ is facing Court for allegedly running an unlawful
unpaid internship program and underpaying three workers more than
$40,000.
Gold Coast Pizza Hut franchisee faces Court
A Pizza Hut franchisee on the Gold Coast is facing Court
for alleged sham contracting activity and underpaying a delivery
driver more than $6000.
Former Quest operators fined $60k
The former operators of a Perth accommodation business have been
fined nearly $60,000 for sham contracting arrangements dating back
to 2009.
$670,000 In Penalties And Back-Pay For Grouped Property Services Pty Ltd
Failure to comply with the Fair Work Act has cost a Sydney-based
cleaning company and its Directors over $670,000 in penalties and
back-pay.
Seasonal Farm Services fined for underpaying workers
A labour hire operator who underpaid 144 Lockyer Valley fruit
and vegetable pickers and packers, most of whom were from overseas,
has been ordered to pay a $102,000 penalty.
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