The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched a major investigation into wage theft allegations affecting coal miners in the Hunter region, following a Ministerial directive.
According to Steve Ronson, Executive Director of the FWO, 18 cases are currently under investigation, involving 25 workers and 17 employers, with two self-reports also under review. The investigation includes consultations with key stakeholders, such as Coal LSL, the Mining Energy Union, and the Independent Workers Union of Australia. A dedicated email address has been set up for affected workers to report concerns.
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