Cairns Focus for Fair Work Ombudsman
AUSTRALIA | The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered AUD $217,806 for 209 underpaid food outlet employees in Cairns, following surprise inspections. Fair Work Inspectors…
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Melbourne Restaurant Focus for FWO
AUSTRALIA | Melbourne has been the latest city for the Fair Work Ombudsman to target, uncovering underpaid staff at food outlets. The Fair Work…
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“Timing Could Not be Worse” for Fair Pay Agreements
The Government has delivered on its election promise with the passing of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill through Parliament, announced Workplace Relations and Safety…
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Hospitality Wages Jump to Pass Living Wage
Wages and salaries across the hospitality sector continue to increase despite businesses having to battle through some of the toughest trading periods in living…
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AU | Hospo Staff Earning Double Amid Labour Crisis
A ‘recruitment crisis’ is beating the hospitality industry with 100,000 vacancies across Australia, forcing employers to offer sign-on bonuses and huge increases in hourly…
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Dunedin Bakery Owner Ordered to Pay Almost $300k
After failing to pay workers the correct wages, holiday and sick leave pay, a Dunedin bakery owner has been ordered to pay almost $300,000….
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US | Up to the Bottle Neck in Fines
Philadelphian Bottle Bar East’s owner has been ordered to pay US$520,000 for violating federal wage-and-hour laws. According to a federal investigation, the Bottle Bar…
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SETTLING THE DISPUTE
The Employment Relations Authority has awarded the wife of a former restaurateur $24,000 for lost wages, contractual damage and holiday pay. After closing in…
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WAGAMAMA PAYOUT
After falling into receivership in July, New Zealand’s branch of Wagamama was left owing employees thousands of unpaid wages, holiday pay, and bonuses. Now,…
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MONEY OUTSTANDING
Former staff of the Asian-inspired Wagamama’s chain are said to be owed thousands of dollars following the company’s receivership last month. According to the…
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Proposed changes to immigrant workers controversial
Immigration Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway announced proposed changes to how migrant workers are paid. The changes suggest that migrant workers be paid at least the…
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