Adrian was ‘gutted’ to be underpaid by the Commonwealth Bank. He hopes new laws will protect workers
Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $7.8mGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdrian Thoen, a Commonwealth Bank call centre worker was devastated when he found out he was among thousands of workers at the nation’s biggest bank being underpaid to the tune of $16m.He was employed on a flexible contract instead of a standard enterprise agreement, with more than 7,000 workers losing out on money and entitlements.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $7.8m
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Adrian Thoen, a Commonwealth Bank call centre worker was devastated when he found out he was among thousands of workers at the nation’s biggest bank being underpaid to the tune of $16m.
He was employed on a flexible contract instead of a standard enterprise agreement, with more than 7,000 workers losing out on money and entitlements.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
