Mamak fined almost $300,000 for short-changing workers

By Anna Patty
Updated August 22 2016 - 12:36am, first published August 19 2016 - 3:47pm
The operators of Mamak have been fined almost $300,000 for under-paying staff. Photo: Jennifer Soo
The operators of Mamak have been fined almost $300,000 for under-paying staff. Photo: Jennifer Soo
An Ombudsman investigation found six employees at the popular inner Sydney restaurant were collectively underpaid more than $87,000. Photo: Supplied
An Ombudsman investigation found six employees at the popular inner Sydney restaurant were collectively underpaid more than $87,000. Photo: Supplied
Mamak attracts large crowds, but has not escaped the attention of the Fair Work Ombudsman.  Photo: Supplied
Mamak attracts large crowds, but has not escaped the attention of the Fair Work Ombudsman. Photo: Supplied
People queuing up to enter Mamak restaurant in Haymarket.  Photo: James Brickwood
People queuing up to enter Mamak restaurant in Haymarket. Photo: James Brickwood

The operators of Mamak Malaysian restaurant in Haymarket have been fined almost $300,000 for paying workers as little as $11 an hour.

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