These businesses just got stung $55,000 - and you could be next in line.
A number of workers in Melbourne’s western suburbs have been back-paid almost $55,000 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
While the bulk of recoveries were in the hospitality sector, other busts included retail and manufacturing.
This included $7500 for a casual employee at an Altona North retail outlet, who was underpaid minimum shift and mimimum hourly rates.
It also included $13,100 for a manager at a manufacturing business in Laverton North, who was underpaid redundancy entitlements.
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said all employees were reimbursed without the need for further enforcement action after inspectors contacted the employers and explained their obligations under workplace laws.
James says the cases are timely reminders for employers of the importance of ensuring they check the minimum lawful pay rates that apply to their workplace.