Hotel cleaners receive $1.9m payout A major Australian hotel chain has been forced to pay $1.9 million... Return to previous page Hotel cleaners receive $1.9m payout 9 November 2016 This article was originally featured on Sky News. A major Australian hotel chain has been forced to pay $1.9 million to more than 1500 of its cleaners after misclassifying them as independent contractors. A Fair Work Ombudsman inquiry found Oaks Hotels and Resorts had used a subsidiary to pay cleaners on a per-room-cleaned rate when they actually operated as employees. The FWO on Thursday said the subsidiary had back-paid the 1502 cleaners for work done between August 2015 and 2016. Sign up to get the latest news and updates First name* Last name* Email Address* we respect your privacy Like what you’re hearing? With plans available from just $58 per week, now is an excellent time to join Workplace Assured. PROTECTION REASSURANCE GUIDANCE Call free on 1800 505 529 or Get a quote