Record-keeping blitz for businesses nationwide

The Fair Work Ombudsman has been checking employer records and handing out fines with surprise inspections of about 50 businesses across six cities.

Townsend House signs Enforceable Undertaking

A South Australian allied health services charity has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after underpayments exceeding $76,000.

Easter public holidays 2025

Public holidays for Easter are different in some states and territories. Find information about your workplace entitlements across the Easter long weekend.

Melbourne trailer manufacturer in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne trailer manufacturing company and its sole director for an alleged breach affecting a migrant worker.

Sydney real estate agency in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney real estate agency and its sole director in a matter involving a young worker.

P’Nut Street Noodles chain workers allegedly underpaid almost $1 million

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action alleging workers in the P’Nut Street Noodles chain in Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast were underpaid almost $1 million.

Fair Work Ombudsman targets aged care providers

The Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating aged care providers in five states to ensure staff are receiving the right pay and entitlements.

Daylight saving ends on Sunday 6 April

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday 6 April 2025 in the ACT, NSW, SA, Tas and Vic. Find out what employees get if they work overnight when it starts.

Changes to entry-level classifications in Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award

The Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award have new definitions and minimum pay rates for entry-level classifications from 1 April 2025.

Inner west Sydney eateries face inspections

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés in Sydney’s Newtown and Enmore, to make sure workers are receiving the right pay and entitlements.