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Wage theft rife in Adelaide’s Chinatown, Fair Work Ombudsman says after spot checks
The nation’s fair work watchdog says it has detected concerning levels of underpayment and penalty rates in Adelaide’s Chinatown precinct this week.
Key points:
- Wage theft has been detected amongst workers in Adelaide’s Chinatown district
- The Fair Work Ombudsman has so far inspected 40 out of 60 eateries
- The ombudsman says it will be taking action against the businesses
Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker told ABC Radio Adelaide inspectors had so far visited about 40 out of 60 restaurants, cafes and fast-food outlets across Chinatown and the Adelaide Central Market.
“Unfortunately, we’re finding really high levels of non-compliance, we’re finding flat rates of pay not being paid, failure to provide awards provisions, weekend penalty…
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