The University of Tasmania (UTAS) has issued an apology for underpaying staff and promised to settle the amounts owed to current and former employees with interest. Jill Bye, the Chief People Officer of the university, said in a media release that the underpayment problem occurred due to inconsistent practice and different interpretations of complex staff agreements that existed across the university. The higher education provider has told its workers that it is reviewing the above issues. “First of all, I want to say sorry. Our people are central to who we are as an institution and what we do,” Bye said in a statement. “Our commitment is that we will be open with people and put things right. “Once the review is finalised, we will communicate with any current and former staff who may be impacted. We will ensure that employees are paid any amounts owing, with interest.” According to …