You Can Be Held Personally Liable for Underpayments of Wages

💥 HR Take Note: You Can Be Held Personally Liable for Underpayments 💥

In a recent court case involving popular restaurant chain Din Tai Fung, not only was the company fined, but so were the general manager and HR coordinator.
👉 $4 million in penalties
👉 $62,000 paid to just one worker
👉 Second-highest penalty ever secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman

Why? A deliberate scheme to underpay migrant workers, including Guoyong “Jet” Liu, who worked long hours for far less than the minimum wage. Jet’s story is a powerful reminder that migrant workers have the same legal rights as every other employee and the law will catch up with those who knowingly exploit them.

As HR professionals, we have a duty to speak up, ensure correct award interpretation, and challenge practices that put vulnerable workers at risk. “Just following orders” is not a legal defence.

⚠️ If you knowingly facilitate wage theft or look the other way, you may be personally liable.

At Track HR, we help businesses get it right before it ends up in court. From wage audits to employment agreements and award compliance, we commercially protect our clients and their teams.

📩 If you’re unsure whether your payroll practices are compliant, now’s the time to act.

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