A major network of bars on the high-profile Chapel Street strip has been significantly underpaying staff, leaked documents and pay records show.
Payslips, documents and interviews with workers show that staff and supervisors have been regularly paid a flat rate below the minimum rates of the award, the wages safety net. La La group’s Keri Taiaroa did not respond to requests for comment and the group’s website had been taken off-line on Saturday after Mr Taiaroa was contacted byThe Hospo Voice union, an offshoot of United Voice, has lodged a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman on behalf of three people who have worked at the group.United Voice acting secretary Ben Redford said the union had found at least 12 venues on Chapel Street - including the La La bars - that were ‘‘stealing wages’’ from workers.
Late-night penalties - depending on the day - should push wages for bar staff towards $30 an hour or higher.
Exploitation of workers by owners La La Bar group is abhorrent and disgusting - owners are living in La La Land!!
“Wage theft”.... 😂😂😂😂😂 Yeah right. The workers got $20/hr from the bar, plus tips which they wouldn’t declare then they would claim Centrelink benefits as the cash they earn doesn’t impact their income and eligibility.