As the Founder & Director of HR Bridge, I’m committed to helping small businesses in the hospitality sector thrive while staying compliant with workplace laws. A recent case involving Six Ain’t Seven in North Parramatta, Western Sydney, is a wake-up call for business owners. The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the café’s former operators for allegedly underpaying two migrant workers—a Vietnamese worker on a working holiday visa and an 18-year-old Nepalese international student—between August 2022 and April 2023. They also failed to issue pay slips and ignored a Compliance Notice, now facing penalties up to $129,450 and orders to repay wages, interest, and superannuation.
Non-compliance can lead to costly fines, legal headaches, and reputational damage—risks no small business can afford. But it’s more than avoiding penalties: compliance creates a fair, transparent workplace that attracts top talent and builds customer trust, especially in the scrutinised fast food and café sector.

At HR Bridge, we make compliance simple and stress-free with:
Compliance Audits: Ensuring your payroll and contracts meet Restaurant Industry Award and Fair Work Act standards.
Pay Slip Systems: Streamlined processes to deliver pay slips on time, every time.

Training & Support: Workshops and guidance to protect migrant and young workers while keeping your business compliant.

Don’t wait for a Compliance Notice to act. Let’s work together to build a workplace that’s fair, compliant, and thriving. Connect with me or visit https://hrbridgeau.com/  for a free consultation. Have you faced compliance challenges in your business? Share your thoughts below—I’d love to hear from you! 👇

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Roli Aggarwal
Founder & Director, HR Bridge