30 Apr 2025
Australia: Migrant worker allegedly dismissed & left homeless after lack of payment complaint
Summary
Date Reported: 30 Apr 2025
Location: Australia
Other
Not Reported ( Labour supplier ) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( 1 - Location unknown , Cleaning & maintenance , Women , Unknown migration status )Issues
Wage Theft , Debt Bondage , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Rape & sexual abuse , Intimidation , Freedom of Expression , Access to Non-Judicial Remedy , Contract SubstitutionResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
Summary
Date Reported: 30 Apr 2025
Location: Australia
Other
Not Reported ( Hospitality ) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Hospitality , Women , Unknown migration status )Issues
Wage Theft , Reasonable Working Hours & Leisure TimeResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
"Vulnerable worker left homeless after 'slave' complaint", 30 April 2025
...When Mila* spoke up about working long hours for little pay, the migrant worker was sacked and kicked out of her only home.
The migrant worker was employed at a bed and breakfast, working more than 55 hours per week and paid only with a bed to sleep in and meals.
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Employment Rights Legal Service says Mila was dismissed and lost her accommodation when she queried her lack of payment.
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