The Fair Work Ombudsman is seeking out almost 10,000 workers owed a total of over $2 million by former employers.
The Agency is reportedly holding $2.18 million in trust for 9467 people who have been underpaid in a former job and cannot be located.
Around 116 people are owed $2000 or more, 343 are owed more than $1000 and 824 are owed in excess of $500.
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James is now urging anyone who believes they may have been denied full payment by a former employer to check in with the Agency.
“Anyone who thinks they may have been short-changed in a former job can visit our website and use our Online tool to check if they are on our list.
“It is also an opportunity for employers and employees alike to do a health check on the compliance of their workplace and wages.’’
Last year Fair Work recovered over $22.3 million in underpaid wages and entitlements for 11,613 workers.