Restaurant penalised over underpayments

The operators of a Queensland restaurant have been penalised a total of $21,000 after paying a young Chinese backpacker just $10 an hour.

Melbourne burger bar operator faces court for allegedly exploiting young, overseas workers

The operator of a Melbourne burger bar is facing the Federal Circuit Court after allegedly exploiting a number of young and overseas workers.

Restaurant operator faces court for allegedly underpaying young workers

The operator of a Melbourne restaurant is facing the Federal Circuit Court after allegedly underpaying staff more than $26,000.

Real estate agent counselled on workplace obligations after paying visa-holder $9 hr

A real estate agent in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn has received extensive advice and assistance about its workplace obligations after paying a visa-holder just $9 an hour.

Perth restaurant chain faces Court

The operator of a popular restaurant chain in Perth is facing legal action and an ongoing investigation over alleged serious breaches of workplace relations laws relating to overseas workers.

Court penalises 7-Eleven operators $150,000 for underpayment of overseas workers

More 7-Eleven franchisees have been penalised for underpaying overseas workers.

Court penalties of $93,000 and $374,000 back-pay order against Adelaide transport company

An Adelaide transport company has been penalised a total of $93,000 and been ordered to back-pay 10 truck drivers more than $374,000.

Melbourne company faces legal action over failure to pay compensation to overseas worker

A Melbourne-based company is facing Court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an overseas worker it had unfairly dismissed.

ACT campaign returns $16k to local workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of a recent campaign in the ACT.

$23,000 back-pay for Limestone Coast workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of a recent campaign in South Australia’s Limestone Coast region.