Food outlets face record-keeping scrutiny

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of 45 food outlets in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Cairns this week, focusing on checking records and payslips.

The University of Wollongong signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Wollongong will complete more than $6.6 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,340 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

FWO commences legal action against CFMEU and officials

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct in Melbourne.

Queensland potato farm penalised for unlawfully deducting visa workers’ pay

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $48,500 in penalties against a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, and its sole director, for unlawfully docking pay from migrant employees, including for breaching its alcohol policy.

Sydney childcare centre operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $34,650 in penalties in court against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney, with a judge criticising the operators for their serious and deliberate disregard for their obligations under the Fair Work Act.

Newcastle dumpling restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $10,479 in penalties in court against the operators of a dumpling restaurant in Newcastle for a breach affecting vulnerable migrant workers, including young international students.

Former United Petroleum outlet operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $38,500 in penalties in court against the former operators of a United Petroleum outlet in South Australia for breaches including staff underpayments.

Sydney businesses targeted for FWO and Border Force inspections

The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force (ABF) officers from the Department of Home Affairs have made surprise inspections this week of Sydney businesses employing migrant workers.

Glass repair business operators penalised $116,550

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty for a second time against the operator of a Queensland glass glazing company, including this time for failing to comply with Compliance Notices that impacted four workers.

Melbourne cosmetic clinic operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $28,195 in penalties in court against the operators of a cosmetics clinic in Melbourne.