JobWatch was recently featured in the latest episode of A Current Affair, spotlighting a disturbing practice known as an illegal “cash-back scheme.” In this case, migrant workers were forced to pay back their own wages, some for years.
August 13, 2025
Zana Bytheway, our Executive Director, said:
“Not only are cash-back arrangements unlawful, they are unconscionable… much more needs to be done to prevent this form of exploitation.”
These stories highlight how vulnerable workers, and especially visa holders, are disproportionately affected by wage theft and employer misconduct. Click here to read the full segment.
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