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Tough new penalties under laws to protect vulnerable workers

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A 7-Eleven store in Brisbane Source: AAP

Australian employers will face tougher penalties under new reforms to protect vulnerable workers.


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By Michelle Rimmer, Myles Morgan, Thảo Hồ

Source: SBS



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Australian employers will face tougher penalties under new reforms to protect vulnerable workers.


Now the government is taking steps to protect vulnerable workers against dodgy bosses and franchise-owners.

 

Under changes to the Fair Work Act, passed by the Senate, businesses will no longer be able to exploit workers or turn a blind eye to their mistreatment.

 


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