Back-pay for Canberra workers

Dozens of workers in Canberra have been underpaid more than $22,000, recent investigations by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.

Union faces Court for allegedly threatening and coercing workers who refused to strike

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and one of its officials are facing Court after allegedly threatening and coercing two union members after they refused to take part in a strike.

Darwin eateries “on notice” over underpayment of overseas workers

Two popular Darwin eateries have been put on notice after they were found to be short-changing overseas workers thousands of dollars.

Half-a-million dollar top-up for pay packets of hundreds of take-away food workers

Workers in take-away food outlets across Australia have been underpaid hundreds of thousands of dollars, spot checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.

Court imposes $118,800 penalty for underpayment of Chinese massage therapists

A federal judge has sounded a warning to massage shops that flouting minimum pay rates will not be tolerated.

Former restaurant director’s pay will be docked $500 a fortnight to pay off Court penalties

In a first, the Fair Work Ombudsman has successfully obtained a Court order for $500 a fortnight to be taken from a former restaurant director’s earnings to pay off outstanding court-imposed penalties.

Tasmanian businesswoman penalised almost $98,000 over “heartless” treatment of workers

Launceston businesswoman Wendy Langridge has been penalised almost $98,000 for her “heartless” treatment of long-term employees at the Mowbray Mill.

Hop to it and check pay rates before Easter

The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply to their workplace over Easter.

Taiwanese backpackers short-changed packing infant formula for lucrative Chinese market

Two Taiwanese backpackers working for a dairy company were short-changed almost $7400 over three months, a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.

Small business finds help is just a phone call away

The fast-paced world of small business can be confusing and at times catch out even the best operators, a snapshot of calls made to the Fair Work Ombudsman for help shows.