Fair Work Ombudsman investigates Melbourne food businesses
The FWO is inspecting 27 restaurants and cafes in Melbourne’s north-east after reports of non-compliance.
Adelaide Hills winery may face $46,950 penalty
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Landhaus Estate Wines.
Upper East Side Bondi to face court
The business and its director are facing penalties of up to $62,000 and $12,600 respectively.
Merivale accused of $126 million wage theft
An employment firm has brought a class action against the group on behalf of 8000 current and former employees.
Restaurant penalised $45,000 for pregnancy discrimination
On one occasion, the waitress was sent home because “she looks disgusting”.
Sushi operators hit with $380,000+ penalty
The FWO has also outlined its 2019/20 priorities — and hospitality is on the list.
Former Cairns restaurant operators penalised $168,000
An employee was underpaid a total of $33,693.
Sushi outlet fined $200k over fake internship
The Masaki sushi outlet in Shellharbour underpaid three overseas workers more than $50,000.
Backpacker back-paid $19,000
As the sole employee at the restaurant, the worker was responsible for cooking meals, serving customers and managing the business’ accounts.
Made responds to criticism over back-pay delays
Calombaris' hospitality empire will now reimburse staff by 13 October 2017.