Anonymous tip-offs and back-payments increase for Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman received a record 31,596 anonymous reports last year. Recoveries for underpaid workers rose 27 per cent over the same period.
31,596 anonymous reports received by the Fair Work Ombudsman last year, a record high
Are anonymous Fair Work reports increasing and what does it mean for my business?
Employers across all trades, including builders, electricians and plumbers, face a higher chance of being reported anonymously for underpayment. Keeping accurate pay and award records matters more.
Key takeaways
- The Fair Work Ombudsman received a record 31,596 anonymous reports last year.
- Back-payment recoveries for underpaid workers rose by 27 per cent.
- More anonymous tip-offs raise the risk of workplace pay complaints for employers.
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