Hairdressing operator faces court for third time

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a hairdressing salon in the Central Coast region of New South Wales – including one individual who is before the court for a third time.

Plumbing company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a plumbing company in Victoria’s east.

Minimum wage increases from today

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers that a 3.75 per cent minimum wage increase should be applied to eligible employees’ pay from the first full pay period starting on or after today, 1 July 2024.

World Vision Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking

World Vision Australia Pty Ltd has back-paid staff more than $6 million, including interest and superannuation, and has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

More than $760,000 recovered for Perth workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $769,475 for 379 underpaid food outlet employees in Perth, following surprise inspections.

ACUG NSW and ACUG SA sign Enforceable Undertaking

Container unloading businesses A.C.U.G. (NSW) Pty Ltd and A.C.U.G. (SA) Pty Ltd are back-paying about $149,000 including superannuation to 923 underpaid staff, and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Fair Work Ombudsman crackdown on dodgy job ads

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s crackdown on illegal job advertisements has led to employers being hit with more than $89,000 in fines, with job websites also called upon to do better.

CFMEU and officials penalised for improper conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $108,980 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Melbourne.

Gold Coast telecommunications director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,000 penalty in court against the former director of a Gold Coast telecommunications company.

Eagers Automotive Limited companies back-pay $16 million, sign Enforceable Undertaking

Australia’s largest car dealership business, Eagers Automotive Limited (EAL), has back-paid more than $16 million including interest and superannuation to staff underpaid by five of its subsidiaries, who have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.