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While the new laws will only target intentional wage theft, one business lobby group has slammed them as an extra burden on business owners that want to do the right thing. "We feel these new laws are an overreach," the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's chief of policy and advocacy, David Alexander, said in a statement. Mr Alexander said the Fair Work Act, which governs the responsibilities of employers, had sprawled in size to 500 pages. Even the new criminal laws come with a guide, due to a range of legal variances. "We will be interested to see how many prosecutions will be made under these changes as employers want to do the right thing but are hampered with complex regulations," Mr Alexander added. The first successful prosecution could take years, Maurice Blackburn's Daniel Victory said. "It's a case of wait and see," he said. "In order for this to be a proper deterrent, employers will need to be shown a message that the regulator is prepared to take this action."

In 2024, using its existing civil powers, Fair Work secured the highest fines in its prosecution history. The top figure was against Sushi Bay, with a record $15.3 million handed down after the take-away chain ripped off 163 workers between 2016 and 2020. Most of the staff were Korean nationals working on student working holiday and 457 skilled visas. Meanwhile, children's retailer Blue Sky Kids Land and two of its directors were recently hit with a fine of $5.1 million, after wage theft against four Chinese migrants that the Federal Court also found was "deliberate". In that case, Fair Work said workers had been paid as little as $10 an hour. The financial impact had been so severe, that one staff member and her husband struggled to pay their mortgage, and put off having children.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-30/wage-theft-crime-jail-intentional-fair-work/104758608

Australian bosses could go to jail for 10 years and be fined $1.65 million if they "deliberately" underpay their workers, as part of new laws that nationally criminalise wage theft from January 1. The new laws and penalties follow years of underpayment scandals in Australia, with cases at prominent employers including Woolworths, Chatime, Qantas, NAB, BHP, 7-Eleven and the ABC. Until now, the federal body that investigates wage theft has only been able to go after companies and their directors using civil laws, which don't come with the threat of jail time. Now Fair Work will be able to go after them using criminal laws too. But it will have to prove that the employer intentionally avoided paying a worker appropriate wages and penalties, superannuation or other entitlements.

Companies and individuals can only be prosecuted for alleged offending that occurs after this date, and charges can only be laid by federal prosecution entities after a referral by Fair Work. Any individual found guilty could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $1.65 million, while liable companies could be fined up to $8.25 million. Employment lawyer Daniel Victory said the bar to prosecute individuals under the new laws would be high, because Fair Work has never had to prove intent under its existing civil powers. “These [new] laws are really intended to break the business models of businesses that deliberately underpay workers," the principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn said. For this reason, Mr Victory thinks Fair Work will only go after particularly "egregious" or high-profile examples of intentional wage theft with its new powers. "The truth of the matter is the government isn't going to, and probably couldn't afford to, enforce every single intentional underpayment that occurs," he said. Mr Victory says companies that engage in "wage cashback" could be in Fair Work's sights. Wage cashback schemes typically impact vulnerable migrant workers who are desperate to secure a visa. It involves them being forced to withdraw money they've been formally paid and hand back the cash to bosses. These allegations came to light during the 7-Eleven scandal that brought wage theft into the national spotlight.

Fair Work is also giving cover to employers who self-report possible wage theft. "An employer who self-reports conduct that could be a criminal underpayment offence can request to enter a cooperation agreement with us," the statement from Fair Work said.

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Free him so he can be with someone who appreciates him.

When there's corruption everywhere you look, and you're struggling, you may start to feel like the only way you can survive or get ahead is to do the same.

I'm not saying that makes it okay, but I think that's often the cause of these things.

This reminds me of how China has this problem. Scamming everywhere. For example, when Chinese people buy with cash, they always pay close attention and carefully examine their change because if you don't, people will give you fake money.

zumbigbo:
If you have touched a real carnival in Trinidad, Salvador or Miami, you will know this is child's play.

Why you gotta be negative? Relax.

No matter where carnival is, it's awesome.

Great pics.

Going abroad is far more expensive now, and desirable countries are closing doors. However, your education, experience, resources, and finances do matter, along with your willingness to do specific jobs.

Whether you should specifically start cocoa farming depends on your knowledge, resources, and how much you have to invest. You could be setting yourself up for disaster if you're not careful. But, the same money you might waste trying to go abroad might be able to start a massive farm and employ workers, even if it's rough at first.

You need to do a lot of research. There's no shortcuts. But it's also a matter of preference and tolerance for risk. Some people would rather go and study nursing than try to figure out running a farming business.

writeprof:
Thinking about this

Why? It's a moronic, racist statement. Blows my mind that mods allow this r3tarded bullshit.

Talking all that shit, but they're infesting medical schools in black countries. The hallways must smell terrible.

From Lincoln American University:

Discovering Opportunities: Why Indian Students are Choosing Guyana for Medical Studies

In recent years, Guyana has emerged as a compelling destination for Indian students who want to study MBBS abroad. This trend has gained major traction due to several factors including high-quality education, affordability, and unique opportunities for clinical training.

Lincoln American University, School of Medicine (LAU) is a private medical university and medical college in Guyana, South America.

Emancipation Day in Guyana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6amT1Y6t7s

From Victoria University:

Top Reasons Why Indian Students Prefer to Study Medicine in Barbados
In recent years, an increasing number of Indian students have chosen Barbados as their preferred destination to study medicine abroad. The reasons behind this trend are manifold and indicative of the unique advantages that studying MD/MBBS in Barbados offers.

Victoria University (Barbados) Inc. is a School of Medicine, located in Warrens St. Michael on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Barbados in the North American region.

Independence Day in Barbados

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohBcWJMTQZY

How did this post get to the front page?

Female tourist in India = nightmares


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n06DQpxSZw

Female tourist in Botswana = shopping and vibes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWtJvwjhtiw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bf1dtqU2Q

Female tourist in India = terrified


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfzO-AuAhsM

Female tourist in Botswana = bliss


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdQQ5ATGVsI

When people talk about diseases plaguing Africa (and the Caribbean), they tend to ignore two of the worst: Indians and Chinese.

https://www.vifindia.org/sites/default/files/final-an-overview-of-indian-diaspora-in-africa.pdf

The recent arrivals into Kenya boasts of investors in the country's vital sectors viz., textiles,
floriculture, tele-communications, petro-chemicals, etc. After being displaced from
neighbouring Uganda (during the Idi Amin regime in the 1970s), they were invited back
into the nation by the Ugandan government when peace was restored in the nation. As a
result, more than 30,000 Indians, including both new investors and returnees, are currently
living in Uganda. Tanzania is one of India's largest trading partners and hosts a population
of 40,000 Indian residents. In the case of Zimbabwe, approximately 10,000 Indians - mostly
small business people and traders - reside in the country. Resource-rich Burundi also plays
host to a group of Indians who have moved in from Uganda. Post the civil war, Rwanda
played host to more than a couple of thousand Indians, and they have set themselves up for
success with the steady growth of the Rwandan economy.

From the official statistics of the government of India, we can clearly see a healthy
surge in the numbers of the Indian diaspora in the African continent. The Indian community
is spread across 46 countries of the African continent, and they constitute around 12 per cent
of the total diaspora in Africa (Upendra Tripathi, 2017). When we talk about the diaspora in
Africa, it is also important to note that there were many problems that the Indian diaspora
faced in integrating with indigenous societies of Africa. They also faced various socioeconomic and political problems such as economic hardship, denial of equal political rights,
social segregation, and, issues relating to loyalty. Also, at times, the diaspora found itself in
a minority situation.

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A man was treated for burn injuries after officers found him wounded in New York City's Penn Station Friday evening just days after another passenger was fatally set on fire aboard a subway train car.

A spokesperson for the New York Police Department told USA TODAY that Metropolitan Transportation Authority officers found a 56-year-old man with burn injuries to his legs and upper body at around 8:10 p.m.

The man, who was not publicly identified by authorities, was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition.

It was not immediately clear what caused the injuries. No suspects have been identified yet, and the NYPD said it is an active investigation. No other details on the case were immediately available.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/27/man-found-burns-nyc-penn-station/77276403007/

Sladem05:
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Caste killing in Telangana: Kin murder woman constable for marrying Dalit man
https://thesouthfirst.com/telangana/caste-killing-in-telangana-kin-murder-woman-constable-for-marrying-dalit-man/

3 Deaths In 9 Months In A MP Dalit Family Reflects How The State Leads India In Crimes Against Dalits, Women
https://article-14.com/post/3-murders-over-4-years-in-a-mp-dalit-family-reflects-how-the-state-leads-india-in-crimes-against-dalits-women-66ad994472c73

Brother, uncle ‘beaten to death’, now Dalit victim of sexual harassment dies after ‘falling from ambulance’
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/brother-uncle-beaten-to-death-now-dalit-victim-of-sexual-harassment-dies-after-falling-from-ambulance-9355594/

What allegedly provoked the Vokkaliga men who brutally attacked 27-year-old Dalit man Anish Kumar and severed his arm was the mere act of him and his uncle walking on a village road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oBl6z1Z7h0

Sladem05:
Lol it’s just as degenerate as other black societies. You think ghetto music videos like that mean anything?

Everything there is is foreign built and imported 😂😂

Blacks just wine whilst the rest of the world produces and innovates. What does that add to society?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PpHsFvRoGs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbFMYt4nnzY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi9OdFmHb9E

Since y'all are talking about Botswana, let me take this opportunity to post:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAHAelD2A1E


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvaUDTzQVSA

tpain121:
shut up there , you useless yansh cleaner 😁😁😁

How many yansh did you wash today for 14 pounds per hour ?

You are at the bottom bottom or the ladder and you have the mind to come online to support a government that is pushing your country men into poverty.

Okay, I understand the valid reasons people have for being against this job, but the simple fact is that it's a necessary part of healthcare.

If someone you care about is in a hospital or nursing home, do you want them to get infections? Do you want them to lay in their own filth because they can't wash themselves? Providing this kind of care may be something that the average person would find unpleasant, but it is a loving, giving thing to do this for people. Feeding, dressing, washing, grooming, walking with people who cannot do it themselves is important work. It makes people healthier and feel better at a difficult time. These are people who are living with serious health issues or recovering from painful procedures and conditions.

And people in these jobs work hard. They have to lift all those big, brolic people to do their job. And some of these patients are confused and aggressive because of health conditions or medication. They may walk in with dinner, and the patient wants to fight them. Some of them may also get cursed out. You have to respect and appreciate people that still get up and do that job every day. It's not easy money.

Those numbers in the op are just trolling for clicks, but the UK (and US, AU, NZ, etc) does have issues with salaries and cost of living.

Everywhere in the world has the same problem: the 1%.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caBDPFx2et4

Derekmiles:
You trying to call statements by Analysts as wrong is more than bullshit and delusional... Given the corruption rates of India, the projections made by Analysts is wrong.

Okay. Let's try this again.

I'm. Not. Sladem.

I'm. Not. Indian.

Derekmiles:
So you ain't even Black?😂😂😂... Someone entire identity is based off bullshit; are the analysts entire identity based off bullshit?.

Whoa whoa. I'm black. I'm not Sla. wtf

Derekmiles:
😂😂😂... Nairaland user Sladem, the greatest analysts of them all😂😂😂, better than every other single analysts out there😂😂😂... When projections like Open defacation doesn't go his way, just deflect and find more nitpicking excuses😂😂.

I'm waiting to see how long this dude will keep going. Like, wtf. This is why nonblacks are lame af. They're constantly trying to convince themselves of all kinds of lies. And when the facts smack them, they just spam denial. This is what happens when someone's entire identity is based on bullshit. This is also why they'll burn everything down to protect racism. They have and are nothing else.

Derekmiles:
So i gave you actual factual videos, and you spill anecdotal BS😂😂😂.

The conversation has not gone your way at all... You delusionally said countless analysts were wrong, that's delusion... You made original claims on Primitiveness, i showed you how India has most of it, and Botswana doesn't; you still deny... You've been destroyed in this argument for a long time. You outrightly lie, twist, and i just chill... You should watch Rocky 4, you'd be Apollo getting killed by that Dolph.

Calm down, bro. I'm on your side. You're Clubber Lang, and Sla is Rocky.

This discussion:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orofSXTAYQ

Minimum wage in the UK:
Age 21+ - 11.44
Age 18-20 - 8.60
Age <18 - 6.40
Apprentice - 6.40

After-tax monthly take-home pay for age 21+ for f/t work - 1,542.55
https://mypaycalculator.co.uk/

Cost of Living in London (averages):

1-Month Transportation pass - 190.00
1-bedroom outside city center - 1,618.42
Basic Utilities - 246.13

Cost of Living in Manchester (averages):

1-Month Transportation pass - 85.40
1-bedroom outside city center - 918.75
Basic Utilities - 228.18

The numbers would be much worse in the US. However, the US has much higher salaries, and more jobs.