Victorian horticulture company Lotus Farm Pty Ltd and director fined for underpaying Vietnamese workers and falsifying records.

Victorian horticulture company Lotus Farm Pty Ltd & director Son Thai were fined $130,806 & $28,987 respectively for underpaying, falsifying records, & unlawful deductions. The company, which produces tomatoes & cucumbers, failed to meet Vietnamese workers' minimum pay, casual loading, overtime, & public holiday rates. The company has since introduced changes to prevent similar non-compliance.

April 29, 2024
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