Dealing with the Fair Work Ombudsman

Dealing with the Fair Work Ombudsman

by | Jan 7, 2020

While the Fair Work Ombudsman may appear to some employers mostly as an agent designed to enforce Fair Work legislation, they also serve a very helpful purpose by providing advice and education to businesses and employers in general. Points to bear in mind If you are...

The Repercussions of Restaurant Underpayments of Wages

by | Oct 28, 2019

Recent cases of restaurant underpayments have drawn significant media attention. One such case is the alleged denial of employee wages by high-end restaurant chain Rockpool. The restaurant has been accused of tampering with pay and time-sheet software to make...
Jail Time Proposed For Employers Who Underpay Workers

Jail Time Proposed For Employers Who Underpay Workers

by | 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...
How Record Keeping Can Help You With Underpayment Claims

How Record Keeping Can Help You With Underpayment Claims

by | 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...

Are You Considering Reporting Underpaid Wages?

by | 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...