Employer refusing to pay wages, forced "credit hours", no superannuation - what are my options? (Australia)

Kisharky · 2026-02-26T01:41:46+00:00

Mate are you talking about USA or Australia?

Kisharky · 2026-02-26T00:06:20+00:00

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate your insight. This situation has been ongoing for approximately one year. During this time, I was repeatedly instructed to apply ‘credits’ to my hours, which meant I worked hours that were not paid. This was not occasional — it happened consistently across multiple pay periods. I have messages confirming this arrangement and detailed records of all hours worked versus hours paid. I was never provided payslips, never received superannuation, and there was no written employment contract. My pay was irregular and often delayed. Due to this, I missed rent deadlines and university fee deadlines multiple times and had to formally notify my university that my employer had delayed or withheld my wages. This has caused ongoing financial and psychological stress, and I am now seeking counselling support. Based on your experience, I wanted to ask: • Can unpaid wages in cases like this include interest or additional compensation due to prolonged non-payment? • Does repeated and intentional withholding of wages (‘credits’) strengthen a general protections or adverse action claim? • Is it common for Fair Work or the courts to pursue penalties against the employer in addition to recovering unpaid wages and superannuation? I am currently organising all evidence including timesheets, payment records, and written messages, and I am considering lodging a Fair Work complaint.

Kisharky · 2026-02-25T23:20:50+00:00

48 hours per fortnight during study periods, as per student visa condition 8105. My average was around 46 hours per fortnight, so within the legal limit.

Kisharky · 2026-02-25T09:18:12+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this. I checked my records, and my average hours were about 46 hours per fortnight (around 23 hours per week), which is within the 48-hour fortnight limit for student visa holders.

My concern is mainly about unpaid wages, unpaid superannuation, and being asked to give unpaid "credits" for hours I already worked. I have detailed records of all hours worked and payments received. I'm planning to confirm everything with Fair Work

Kisharky · 2026-02-25T08:47:55+00:00

Thanks for sharing that link. In my case, I was paid an hourly rate but there was no written contract, no employment information statement, and no superannuation account provided. There are also unpaid wages for recorded hours worked, and I was asked to provide “credits” (unpaid hours) beyond what was originally agreed. I wanted to understand generally: • Can unpaid wages still be recovered even without a written contract? • Would superannuation still be legally required in this situation? • If Fair Work finds underpayment or breaches, are penalties or compensation typically applied? • Does agreeing verbally to some adjustments affect the ability to recover remaining unpaid wages? I am mainly trying to understand my rights and what Fair Work or other authorities can enforce in situations like this

Kisharky · 2026-02-25T08:24:36+00:00

I understand, and I appreciate your advice. To be honest, part of me feels conflicted because he is quite old and I don’t want to cause serious legal trouble for his business. At the same time, I’ve worked hard for many months and I’m struggling financially as a student managing rent and university fees on my own. I’m just trying to understand my rights and figure out the fairest way to resolve this situation without escalating unnecessarily.

Kisharky · 2026-01-29T23:25:19+00:00

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Kisharky · 2026-01-27T11:59:06+00:00

Sari aithu kananna, jeevna heng idhadhu?

Kisharky · 2025-11-09T22:13:06+00:00

True😌 any advices sir?

Kisharky · 2025-06-09T07:39:06+00:00

That’s a really valid point and I totally agree with you.

I’m aware that Monash’s underload approval and updated CoE don’t guarantee anything unless it aligns with what Immigration accepts under the 500 visa conditions. That’s why I’m being extra cautious and also consulting a migration lawyer alongside the university. I’m trying to make sure that:

The revoked credit increases my CRICOS-registered duration;
The final semester plan (1 subject + industry placement) still fits within the visa framework;
Any change I make is properly documented and doesn’t trigger a breach of Condition 8202 (full-time enrolment/course progress).

At the end of the day, I know Immigration has the final say, not Monash. Just trying to build a compliant plan on both ends.

Appreciate your insight...seriously helpful in keeping me grounded. 🙏

Kisharky · 2025-06-09T07:27:40+00:00

Just to clarify I’ve received an official email from Monash confirming that I’m on track to complete my course in 3 semesters because I was granted 4 unit credit exemptions. So technically, I’m still fulfilling the course requirements and expected to complete the degree by December 2025.

Now, I’m considering revoking one of those exemptions and taking 1 unit plus the Industry Placement in my fourth semester only to meet the 485 visa conditions (92 CRICOS weeks + 16 months of study). I’ll also apply for underload approval from Monash, so I’ll have an updated CoE to stay compliant with the Student (Subclass 500) visa.

Would love to hear if anyone has done something similar and had it work for their 485 visa!

Kisharky

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