The Future of Migrant Worker Protections in Australia
Roam Migration Law Partner, Jackson Taylor, will present a webinar on the future of Migrant Worker Protections for temporary migrants in Australia. Date and Time: Wed, November 29, 2017 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM AEST Registration: https://goo.gl/YNRFTp In this presentation, he will share his learnings and vision for the future of immigration compliance in Australia, the potential dangers for employers, and […]
March 2015 Immigration Update
Summary There were several significant immigration events in March, in particular the Federal government’s response to the earlier Independent 457 Integrity Report, Robust New Foundations. The Senate’s surprise establishment of a new 457 visa inquiry and the Federal government’s referral of permanent migration to the Productivity Commission which has the potential for several far reaching […]
457 visa holders must be covered by Workers’ compensation
Workcover NSW is reminding businesses to ensure that 457 visa holder staff are covered by appropriate Workers Compensation insurance policies. A recent investigation by Workcover found a Taiwanese company was employing staff without appropriate compensation insurance. Failure to comply with obligations can result in employers being liable to cover the cost of injuries and fines […]
Adelaide mobile device business to face court on 457 visa breach
An Adelaide mobile phone business face penalties of up to $25,000 after failing to issue payslips to a 457 visa holder after instruction from the Fair Work Ombudsman (‘FWO’). The business reportedly refused to pay infringement notices issued by the FWO who will now take legal action. The audit arose as part of the FWO’s […]
Hospitality business receives Enforceable Undertaking for failure to pay 457 visa holder
The operator of a Sydney restaurant which underpaid a Korean chef by $51,158 has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to repay all wages owed and meet additional undertakings including training, donations to charity and written apologies. While this situation highlights the consequences of intentional disregard for Australian employment laws it […]