Court imposes $190,000 penalties over exploitation of overseas trolley collectors

Trolley collection providers who exploited a dozen overseas workers pushing trolleys at a suburban shopping centre have been fined more than $190,000.

Growers, hostels, labour-hire contractors cautioned over backpacker, seasonal worker entitlements

The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a warning to growers, hostel owners and labour hire contractors that it will not tolerate the deliberate exploitation of backpackers and seasonal workers this summer.

Retailer penalised $75k over underpayment

The operators of a retail business in regional Victoria have been fined a total of $75,900 for underpaying a casual employee almost $30,000.

SDA first union to sign MoU

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) is joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help improve compliance with federal workplace laws.

Don’t wait – check holiday pay rates now

The Fair Work Ombudsman today urged employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply over Christmas and the New Year.

Textile manufacturer faces Court over unlawful stand-downs, unpaid termination entitlements

A textile manufacturer in Tasmania will face court for allegedly trying to avoid termination pay-outs to six of its employees.

Cairns tour operator faces court for alleged underpayment of backpackers

A Cairns tour operator accused of underpaying five overseas backpackers tens of thousands of dollars allegedly told Fair Work inspectors investigating the matter that “you will not get a cent”.

Restaurant faces Court over underpayments

A Bendigo restaurant faces court for allegedly underpaying nine casual and part-time employees more than $10,000.

State education department cautioned over lack of corporate governance on transport contracts

The Fair Work Ombudsman has cautioned a State Government department about a lack of corporate governance over transport services for children with special needs – reminding it of its key role in setting prices in the labour supply chain.

$105,000 back-pay for workers in Melbourne’s East

Dozens of workers in Melbourne’s East have been reimbursed more than $105,000 after inquiries by the Fair Work Ombudsman revealed they had been underpaid at work.