"Big Fat Greek Belmore faces court over alleged underpayment of migrant worker"

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against the former operators of Sydney takeaway outlet Big Fat Greek (Belmore) for allegedly failing to comply with a compliance notice regarding underpayment of a migrant worker...

The underpayments allegedly covered minimum wages, overtime, penalty rates, and a clothing allowance owed under the Fast Food Industry Awards 2010 and 2020.

A compliance notice issued in October 2023 required the company to repay AUD 11,874, but the regulator claims this was not done without reasonable excuse.

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said, “Where employers do not comply, we will take appropriate action to protect employees.”

The Ombudsman is seeking court penalties of up to AUD 46,950 (USD 30,403) for the company and AUD 9,390 (USD 6,081) for Sinadinos, along with an order to repay the worker with interest and superannuation. The Belmore outlet has since closed.