Melbourne plumber allegedly paid migrant worker no wages for a year of work
Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Melbourne plumber accused of paying a migrant worker nothing for a year of work, withholding over $35,000 in wages and falsifying records.
$35,000 in alleged unpaid wages withheld from a migrant worker over a year by a Melbourne plumber.
What happens if a Melbourne plumber doesn't pay a migrant worker their wages?
Plumbers and all trade business owners must comply with Fair Work laws. Underpaying workers, especially migrants, can result in serious legal action and penalties.
Key takeaways
- Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against a Melbourne plumber over alleged wage theft.
- A migrant worker was allegedly paid nothing for a full year of work, totalling over $35,000.
- The plumber also allegedly created and kept false employment records.
- Trade business owners face serious legal risk if they underpay or exploit workers.
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