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.
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Fair Work Ombudsman backs Bill to support vulnerable workers
Something has to change, says Ombudsman.
Fair Work orders NSW restaurant to backpay $22k to workers
Teens paid as little as $7 an hour.
Fair Work Ombudsman’s new rules for 7-Eleven wage claims imminent
Internal Investigation Unit takes over.
7-Eleven enters brave new world with Fair Work agreement
Biometric recognition systems.
Ninth 7-Eleven charged with underpayment, Fair Work breaches
Wage underpayment shockingly widespread.
National security probe for cheapskate councils
Race to the bottom on prices and pay.
Councils cop warning over cut-throat security prices
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.