Two fined as Fair Work Ombudsman concludes case against operator of collapsed labour hire company – SmartCompany.com.au

One man has been fined $14,960 and another $9920 after a four-year long Fair Work Ombudsman case over deductions from staff wages was concluded. In February 2014, the Ombudsman took Travice Blom, the former operator of labour hire company Oz Staff Career Services Pty Ltd, to court over $130,000 that was alleged to have been unlawfully…

Crown Casino, Fed Square cleaners lose $130000 in wage theft scandal – The Sydney Morning Herald

More than 100 low-paid cleaners who worked at Melbourne’s Federation Square and Crown Casino had their wages illegally docked and their pay records falsified to cover up the corrupt practice. The cleaners, many of whom were young workers and migrants, had so-called “administration fees” of about $25 taken out from their pay every week, while lesser amounts for…

Changes proposed to laws to boost S’pore as a debt restructuring hub – TODAYonline

SINGAPORE The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) is calling for public feedback on proposed changes to corporate insolvency laws in the Republics first phase of legislative reforms that seek to bolster its position as an international centre for debt restructuring. The launch of public consultation yesterday came after MinLaw, in June 2014, broadly accepted recommendations by…

Boogie Wonderland closes its doors as liquidators seek quick sale – Stuff.co.nz

COLLETTE DEVLIN FAIRFAX NZ Boogie Wonderland has been put into liquidation after being propped up by shareholders for years. Relevant offers Popular Wellington night spot Boogie Wonderland has been shut after being put into liquidation. The Mr Boogie company, which trades as Boogie Wonderland and operates the adjoining cocktail bar, Alice, was put into voluntary liquidation…

Boogie Wonderland closes its doors as liquidators seek quick sale – Waikato Times

FAIRFAX NZ Boogie Wonderland has been put into liquidation after being propped up by shareholders for years. Popular Wellington night spot Boogie Wonderland has been shut after being put into liquidation. The Mr Boogie company, which trades as Boogie Wonderland and operates the adjoining cocktail bar, Alice, was put into voluntary liquidation on Wednesday. The nightclub famously…