“Ah,” you might think, “there could be a big minimum wage rise coming from the Fair Work Commission.”

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2023/05/20/michael-pascoe-wage-growth-australia/

A newly-announced piece of the legislation includes a bid to amend the Fair Work Act to protect bargained rates in enterprise agreements from being undercut by the use of labour hire.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/major-gig-laws-top-of-the-agenda-as-labor-rolls-out-workplace-overhaul-c-11790248

'Fair Work is a fantastic resource,' she said.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11638467/Australian-Birdies-bartender-gets-wages-deducted-using-mobile-phone-shift-Reddit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said improving compliance across restaurants, cafes and fast food was a priority.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8162963/50-hunter-eateries-under-scrutiny-for-staff-pay-and-conditions/?src=rss

He took his case to Fair Work and then the Federal Court.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/he-spent-6m-on-his-restaurant-through-covid-now-he-owes-money-for-unpaid-wages-20230525-p5db97.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Is Mantle being pursued for this subsequent breach, with thumbing-of-the-nose contempt, of the Fair Work verdict?

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/01/27/craig-laundy-sued-ex-lover/

MAdE, which had 22 companies, collapsed in February 2020 after being ordered by the Fair Work Ombudsman to pay workers millions in unpaid penalty rates.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12044467/George-Calombaris-plots-new-venture-former-Masterchef-judge-failed-pay-staff-8million.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The company said it had clear policies in place to ensure franchisees, managers and employees complied with the Fair Work Act.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/work/2023/05/04/mcdonalds-union-busting/

The company said it had self-reported the issue to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/work/2023/06/01/bhp-underpayment-workers/

“The Fair Work Commissioner noted that it will not maintain the real value of the modern award minimum wages, or reverse the reduction in the real value,” he said.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2023/06/02/minimum-wage-hike-gender/

The Fair Work Commission this year raised minimum wage by 5.75 per cent to $23.23 per hour, or $882.80 per week.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/new-treasury-analysis-reveals-labors-wages-growth-win-c-11860736

The Fair Work Ombudsman website says an employer must not 'exert undue influence or pressure' on an employee in relation to substituting a public holiday.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11664877/Working-Australia-Day-public-holiday-January-26-day-day.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Two companies have each signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman, requiring them to back-pay the remaining underpayments and superannuation.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/david-jones-and-country-road-retailer-politix-admit-to-underpaying-staff-by-4-million/4670bc2b-1388-43e2-b3f5-753b8311bfe6