VIC Employer Owes Wages and Superannuation - What to Do?

Have you spoken to the employer yet, preferably in person with a witness present who is on your side and can be counted on if the matter goes to court? And write up notes after the discussion while your memory is fresh.

Call the Fair Work Ombudsman for wages, and the ATO for superannuation.

What kind of work do you do? What award are you covered by?

BTW, payslips should also have been given.

Really really annoys me when employers take advantage of people.

 

Are you better off saying nothing, or confronting him? The answer to this question then determines your course of action.

I suspect you are better off confronting him before he owes you, and the others,even more money.

 

Hi Thomas,

As you have already pointed out, non payment of wages is one of the first signs your employer is in financial trouble. You should first talk with your employer about it, however if you fail to resolve your concerns, your other options are to:

• lodge a complaint with the ATO regarding unpaid super
• contact your local union (if applicable)
• lodge a complaint with ASIC

If you are owed employee entitlements after you lose your job due to your employer going bankrupt or similar you may be able to get financial help from the government through the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG). www.deewr.gov.au/FEG