On the Run signs Enforceable Undertaking

On the Run Pty Ltd (OTR) will back-pay or credit about $2.3 million in annual leave entitlements to staff, and has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

University of Melbourne penalised $74,590 for taking adverse action against two casual academics

The FWO has secured $74,590 in penalties in court against the University of Melbourne for taking adverse action against casual academics because they exercised their workplace rights.

Insurance Australia Group signs Enforceable Undertaking, as FWO urges boards to focus on corporate culture

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) entities have back-paid workers more than $21 million owed under federal workplace laws and signed an EU with the FWO.

CFMEU penalised for breaching right of entry laws

The Federal Court has imposed a total of $44,500 in penalties against the CFMEU and one of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide.

Building and construction labour-hire company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a labour-hire company operating in the building and construction industry, as well as the company’s director and payroll manager.

Former Wollongong restaurant operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,328 penalty in court against the former operator of a restaurant on the South Coast of New South Wales.

Shepparton farms checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of agriculture businesses around northern Victoria’s Shepparton region to check workers are getting the right pay.

CFMEU penalised for adverse action

The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a total of $36,600 in penalties against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Melbourne.

Fair Work Ombudsman targets Perth eateries

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of northern Perth fast food outlets, restaurants and cafes this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.

Brisbane engineering company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,500 in penalties in court against a Brisbane-based structural engineering company and its director.