Murdoch University signs Enforceable Undertaking requiring over $4.9 million in back-payments
Murdoch University will repay over $4.9 million to 2,100-plus underpaid staff under an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman. The repayment covers back-pay, interest, and superannuation.
$4.9 million in back-payments, including interest and superannuation, owed to more than 2,100 underpaid Murdoch University employees.
What happens to my business if I underpay workers and the Fair Work Ombudsman gets involved?
Affects any trade business employing workers. A reminder that underpaying staff, even unintentionally, can trigger costly legal agreements and large back-payment bills.
Key takeaways
- Murdoch University must repay over $4.9 million to more than 2,100 employees it underpaid.
- The repayment includes back-pay, interest, and superannuation entitlements.
- The university signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to resolve the matter.
- Any employer, including trade businesses, can face similar action for underpaying staff.
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