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The government vowed to shut the Australian Building and Construction Commission. But the agency is still launching court cases against its key opponent, construction union the CFMMEU.

The meat processor, based at Cannon Hill, has back paid employees but unions warn workers from other companies could be affected.

As a disability provider in Tasmania which underpaid staff $700,000 pledges to return "every dollar" there are concerns the issue is becoming more widespread in a sector where workers are already low paid.

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Depending where you work, the requirement for medical certificates for sick leave varies, but what does the law say, and what other options are there?

A national coalition of legal centres and non-government organisations is calling for better protections to protect migrant workers on temporary visas from being exploited by bosses, in a move backed by the small business council.

If the COVID years have taught us anything about migration, it is that Australia depends on it. About 7% of our workforce holds a temporary visa. When many international students, backpackers and other temporary visa holders suddenly left during COVID, the ensuing staff shortages revealed how vital these workers are…

Vaishnavi Lella was a student when she was underpaid by a former employer. She took her employer to a court, which ruled in her favour. Despite the win, she may never get the money she's owed.

Lawyers, retailers confirm not all underpayment class actions dead after High Court