Sushi chain underpays migrant workers $51,000

A Gold Coast business which runs a sushi factory and allied restaurant and take-away food outlets in Queensland and NSW underpaid three Japanese employees more than $51,000 over 18 months, an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman has found.

Tasmanian regional campaign results

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of a recent campaign in Tasmania’s Sorell/Dodges Ferry region.

Court upholds ‘scab poster’ decision against MUA

The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld a ruling requiring the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and one of its officials to pay a total of $215,000 in penalties and compensation after labelling a group of workers as “scabs”.

Back-pay for workers in Melbourne’s south-east

Four retail shop assistants in Dandenong are sharing more than $14,400 back-pay after the Fair Work Ombudsman found they were being short-changed.

Car detailer back-paid more than $16,800

A car detailer in the NSW Hunter Valley has been back-paid more than $16,800 after years of being short-changed his wages.

Student visa-holders underpaid

Two international students working at a fast-food outlet in Sydney have been short-changed thousands of dollars.

HR oversight results in hefty back-payment bill for business which short-changed employees $54,000

A Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found a business near Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid-North Coast failed to pay correct annual leave entitlements and calculate accurate leave balances for its shift workers for six years.

Tour operator short-changes visa-holders

A Cairns tourism employee owed wages for working up to 109 hours a fortnight has been reimbursed thousands of dollars following action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Canberra gym underpays personal trainer

A qualified personal trainer in Canberra who questioned his wage has been back-paid $9800 and helped to ensure his workmates are now paid correctly.

Food services and accommodation industry high on list for enforcement action, behavioural change

The food services and accommodation industry accounted for 40 percent of Enforceable Undertakings the Fair Work Ombudsman entered with employers last financial year.