Fair Work Ombudsman warns local governments could be liable if their contractors breach workplace laws after finding non-compliance in the supply chains of nearly two thirds of surveyed councils.
28 June, 2018
Something has to change, says Ombudsman.
18 April, 2017
Teens paid as little as $7 an hour.
16 March, 2017
Internal Investigation Unit takes over.
24 January, 2017
Biometric recognition systems.
13 December, 2016
Wage underpayment shockingly widespread.
17 November, 2016
Race to the bottom on prices and pay.
12 August, 2015
The local government sector has been cautioned over the potential dangers of putting price pressure on security contracts after the industrial umpire suggested the need for checks to make sure firms are not illegally underpaying their employees.
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