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Millions owed to Sunnyfield disability workers after six years of underpay

Fair Work Ombudsman says an enforceable undertaking is in place

Newcastle Herald · 1h ago

Now-closed Thai restaurant allegedly failed to pay super to 'vulnerable' workers

The former operators allegedly tried to cover it up with false pay slips.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

Australian universities accused of ‘entrenched non-compliance’ with workplace law over staff underpayment

Fair Work Ombudsman points to a culture where underpayment is rarely raised and there is ‘no systematic approach to reviewing claims’ if it is

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023

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Woolworths reveals fresh wage theft, with $276 million yet to be repaid as legal reckoning looms

The scale of wage theft at Woolworths Group has blown out yet again, with the retailer Wednesday revealing $70 million in underpayments.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2023

Chinese language school seeks to cancel Fair Work Ombudsman compliance notice over 'erroneous' award classification

One of Victoria's biggest Chinese community language schools is disputing allegations the school failed to correctly pay the wages and entitlements of 12 employees.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Farmers fined for failing to comply with workplace laws as new minimum wage takes effect

Compliance blitz by Fair Work Ombudsman has found many farmers continue to flout rules designed to protect workers from exploitation

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022

Skilled migrant workers speak up about sponsorship visa exploitation and workplace sexual harassment

The Australian government is lifting the permanent migration cap to fill labour shortages. But many skilled migrants who have experienced exploitation in the workplace are warning it is a recipe for disaster without better protections.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

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Qld beef supplier to repay staff $2.5m

After discovering 11 years of underpayments, one of Australia's major beef suppliers will repay staff more than $2.5 million.

AAP · Aug 16, 2022

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