10 myths about paying young staff
Its time to address the myths that have achieved widespread levels of acceptance and are resulting in employers short-changing young workers, said…
I will kill you and cancel your visa: record penalty handed down to regional NSW cafe
Two Indian cooks are amongst five workers exploited at a caf in regional NSW, coerced into paying back portions of their wages…
Judge slams Brisbane operators for exploiting foreign workers
A judge has imposed more than $200,000 in penalties and issued a stinging rebuke to two migrant Asian business operators for their…
Melbourne fine diner caught out by Fair Work
A Melbourne fine diner has been found to have underpaid six overseas workers more than $35,000.
Gold Coast restaurant took ‘deposit’ from wages to ensure staff retention
A Gold Coast Japanese restaurant has been found to have underpaid more than $24,000 to 10 workers after paying flat rates and…
Interim restaurant authorisations now available from Liquor & Gaming NSW
From 31 January online applicants seeking to serve liquor in restaurants and cafs under standard trading hours and conditions will be eligible…
Three-quarters of audited Pizza Hut outlets non-compliant with workplace laws
A Fair Work Ombudsman Activity Report has identified widespread non-compliance within Pizza Hut outlets.
Keep Sydney Open rally cancelled, QLD government backtracks on lockouts
The Keep Sydney Open rally planned for 21 January was called off after the states Supreme Court issued a ban.
Japanese food retailer defies Fair Work warning, fined $143k
A Queensland food retailer has been hit with $143,000 in penalties for deliberately underpaying two Taiwanese workers $18,000.
More exploitation allegations against Melbourne burger bar
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced a second litigation against the operator of a Melbourne burger bar for allegedly exploiting more young…