Low-paid contract commercial cleaning staff are working harder for less as some unscrupulous employers cut wages in a bid to remain competitive.  Pressure to improve profits by not only underpaying staff but also cutting corners has led to poor standards of hygiene in some of our public places. The cleaning industry seems to be getting dirtier by the day...

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As many of you are aware the majority of cleaning organisations don’t pay award wages, or enter into sham contracts with their employees, to eliminate entitlements. This in turns makes it impossible for reputable companies to compete on a fair playground, and devalues our industry. The good news is Fair Work will now require the courts to impose penalties...

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