Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says 60 large companies concede underpayments in past 18 months some during pandemic

Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says 60 large companies have come forward to admit worker underpayments over the past 18 months, some during the pandemic. 

Ms Parker says while the regulator maintains pressure on big business, it  will take COVID-19 into account when pursuing smaller offenders though no business will be "off the hook".

Ms Parker tells ABC's Peter Ryan that despite initial confusion, JobKeeper has helped ease anxiety for businesses and their employees.