The Fair Work Ombudsman has conducted spot checks in restaurants, cafés and catering companies throughout the country, finding over $1.2 million in underpayments in the process.
Almost $100,00 in penalties has been handed down to a Cairns businessman and his tour company after he was found guilty of underpaying five backpackers.
The owner of a restaurant that last year catered for the Chinese President’s travelling party to Hobart has admitted to underpaying an employee because her English skills were simply not up to scratch.
Medium and large-sized businesses now have more time to ensure they are SuperStream compliant after the ATO extended the June 30 due date.
The Federal Circuit Court has penalised a Sydney businessman $28,900 for underpaying employees at his former childcare centre over $360,000.
Tom Seymour said the nation would not see housing become more affordable, a rise in job security, and a boost in education if major tax reform were not accomplished.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun taking legal action against a NSW security contractor for allegedly underpaying 14 security guards almost $94,000.
The ACTU is calling for the $5.5 billion last week’s Budget offered small business be used to increase the nation’s minimum wage.
Staff are to be back-paid $4.8 million after their overtime rates were underpaid for at least six years.
Dan Price has decided to take a huge pay cut in order to remove what he calls the “distractions” his employees were experiencing with financial difficulties.
