Former Dreamgirls licensee convicted over illegal upstairs bar
The former licensee of Kings Cross nightclub Dreamgirls, David Wilhelm Lakepa, has been convicted of operating a clandestine unlicensed bar.
Japanese food outlet workers allegedly underpaid almost $150k
The operators of three Japanese-style food outlets in Queensland will face court for allegedly underpaying five overseas workers almost $150,000.
Banning problem patrons helps Central Coast reduce assaults by 50%
A barred from one, barred from all strategy has helped reduce assaults in the NSW Central Coast region by more than 50…
80 percent of international students working as waiters are underpaid: survey
A survey conducted by the University of Sydney has found that more than 80 percent of international students working as waiters are…
Closure orders served on Sydney karaoke bars
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has imposed closure orders on two licensed Sydney karaoke bars for serious breaches of the liquor…
Unfair dismissal allegations represent 33 percent of formal staff disputes: Employsure
According to research conducted by Employsure, unfair dismissal is the main reason why employees make a formal claim against their employers.
Canberra eateries underpay staff more than $22k
A Fair Work investigation has found that dozens of workers in Canberra have been underpaid more than $22,000, including staff at two…
Sydney restaurant the scene of fatal stabbing
A restaurant located in Sydneys Hornsby was the scene of a fatal stabbing incident on 30 March, with a man killed and…
Almost 1,000 takeaway food employees underpaid: Fair Work
Spot checks conducted by the Fair Work Ombudsman have found that 929 employees at takeaway food outlets around the country have been…
Restaurateurs pay to be docked to cover Fair Work penalties
For the first time ever, a court order has been issued to ensure $500 a fortnight is taken from the pay-packet of…