by JFM Team | Jul 2, 2019
Employees who have lost their job as a result of their business falling into liquidation may be eligible to receive Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) assistance from the Australian Government. If you are unsure of your eligibility as for an FEG payment and don’t...
by JFM Team | Mar 15, 2019
A report to the federal government by the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce has recommended that jail time be introduced if employers underpay workers. This would significantly increase the severity of penalties available to courts, with the Fair Work Act currently...
by JFM Team | Feb 11, 2019
New laws tested by the Fair Work Ombudsman mean that good record keeping can help considerably in determining the outcome of underpayment claims. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ Act, introduced in 2017, amended the Fair Work Act to increase protections for...
by JFM Team | Nov 20, 2018
Underpayment is unfortunately common in Australia. Many employees are underpaid based on their statutory entitlements. A recent report uncovered how common underpayment is amongst international people living in Australia, especially backpackers and international...
by JFM Team | May 10, 2018
For every job role there is a minimum rate of pay or salary which you are entitled to. Any figure under that minimum entitlement means you’re underpaid at work, and you are entitled to that difference. How do I check my minimum entitlements? You can check your...
