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Calombaris scandal a symptom of ‘incredibly difficult’ rules

The $7.8 million underpayment scandal engulfing celebrity chef George Calombaris is symptomatic of the sheer complexity of Australia’s workplace laws, it has been claimed. But a workplace lawyer has called for even tougher financial penalties to stamp out wage underpayments.

Calombaris scandal a symptom of ‘incredibly difficult’ rules
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Calombaris scandal a symptom of ‘incredibly difficult’ rules

Ben Thompson, the co-founder and CEO of people management platform Employment Hero, applauded the Fair Work Ombudsman’s move to tap into Mr Calombaris’ high profile as a judge on Masterchef to educate employers on workplace laws.

Read more at MyBusiness

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