Melbourne restaurant fined $100k for underpaying visa holder
In less than nine months, a Melbourne restaurant underpaid a Taiwanese visa holder more than $30,000 in what the cases judge referred…
Brisbane sushi operator in court for alleged underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal proceedings against a Brisbane sushi-outlet operator, alleging he exploited Korean workers.
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…
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…
Tasmanian restaurant underpaid staff more than $20k
Four waiters and a chef at the Saltshaker Caf and Restaurant in Tasmanias Swansea were underpaid a total of $20,242 over a…
Rules for recruitment: the 3 step process
You want great staff but you dont have a tonne of money to throw at a recruitment agency, and you certainly dont…
AHA praises Barnetts penalty rates plan
The AHA(WA) has welcomed comments made by West Australian premier, Colin Barnett, that if re-elected his government will address the issue of…
Hospitality could ease youth underemployment: R&CA
Peak industry body, Restaurant & Catering Australia, has used data released by the ABS to call for workplace reform, arguing the hospitality…