Wage theft is rampant in Australia. Estimates suggest that Australians are collectively underpaid a staggering $1.35 billion a year.
legal action against a consulting services company in Melbourne, a civil engineering company in Queensland, and a commercial laundry business has been fined $90,000 after underpaying 22 workers.Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker.Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says inadequate annual salaries for employees stretching across multiple years have become a persistent issue for businesses across many industries.
Breaches in the hospitality sector are rife, but awareness is growing thanks to high-profile cases in the media, managing director of Employee Matters Natasha Hawker says. If you suspect you’re being underpaid, ask your payroll manager how they have calculated your rate of pay or call Fair Work to qualify your correct rate of pay.
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