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Farm workers ripped off and kept in the dark

Pathi Raj

A LACK of time records for hours worked, and overtime paid to seasonal workers were among issues Fair Work Inspectors identified during a recent visit to the Sunraysia region. A Fair Work Ombudsman spokesperson said there were irregularities with pay rates, workers being paid “group piece rates” and there was also lack of employee clarity […]

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