Businesses punished for employee underpayments

By Joe Kelly · 3 November 2014 · Locked

Businesses punished for employee underpayments

Small business owner faces court over shocking underpayment claims

A Darwin business owner is set to face court for allegedly underpaying young foreign workers, sparking concerns about exploitation in the workplace. But what exactly happened, and what does it mean for Australian businesses?

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Summary

A small business owner will face court for allegedly paying young foreign workers in Darwin less than $5 an hour and failing to co-operate with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Tags: 417 working visas, FWO, Small Business, underpayments