Underpaying backpackers leads to $100,000 in fines
By Guillermo Troncoso · 24 June 2015 · Locked
By Guillermo Troncoso · 24 June 2015 · Locked
A Cairns businessman has been hit with a hefty fine after underpaying his staff. But how widespread is this issue, and who else might be affected?
Almost $100,00 in penalties has been handed down to a Cairns businessman and his tour company after he was found guilty of underpaying five backpackers.
Tags: 417 visas, backpay, Court, Employees, FWO, Staff, underpayments, wages