Fair Work

Wage theft is almost ‘normal’ in some industries, but hard to detect. Predictive algorithms can help regulators and give workers an edge

A proactive model helps the Fair Work Ombudsman track down unscrupulous employers who exploit or underpay their workers

The link between the complicated layers of contracting arrangements and underpayment of wages in cleaning supply chains exposes the need for better solutions to tackle non-compliance with workplace rights

An independent body governs Australia’s award rates – so why is there still a gender pay gap among minimum wage earners?

The need for companies to be both ethically and legally responsible for businesses within their networks is growing

‘Do what you love’ is a modern myth that sets us up for great disappointment and exploitation, argues academic Miya Tokumitsu