Millions of dollars in unclaimed wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman is calling on thousands of people to collect unclaimed wages from previous jobs worth nearly $3 million.

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The Fair Work Ombudsman is calling on thousands of people to collect unclaimed wages from previous jobs worth nearly $3 million.

It has recovered money for 9500 people who are unable to be located.

Many people may have left jobs before they became aware of the pay shortfall says the Ombudsman.

Spokesman Craig Bildstien spoke to Adeshola Ore.

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