Workers across regional WA back-paid $86,000

Dozens of underpaid workers throughout regional Western Australia have been back-paid more than $86,000 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

$82,000 back-pay for Queensland workers

Workers throughout Brisbane and South-East Queensland have been back-paid more than $82,000 in wages and entitlements following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Tour bus driver underpaid $4000

A Victorian tour company has agreed to revamp its workplace practices after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found it had underpaid an employee almost $4000.

Spotlight returns to cherry orchards

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will return to cherry orchards in NSW, Victoria and South Australia this month to check if seasonal workers are being paid correctly.

Fair Work Ombudsman to visit Hobart

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit more than 50 businesses in Hobart this week to assist employers to meet their obligations under workplace laws.

Limestone Coast focus of new SA campaign

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will doorknock more than 120 businesses on the Limestone Coast in South Australia this week.

Court action over alleged sham contracting and underpayment of backpacker

A fundraising company which was fined more than $23,000 late last year for underpaying young sales workers is to face court for a second time over allegations of sham contracting.

Fair Work Ombudsman’s presence helped ensure ‘level playing field’ for Hunter Valley grape harvest

Employers say scrutiny of wages and conditions for seasonal workers in the Hunter Valley last summer kept some rogue labour-hire contractors out of the NSW wine-producing region.

Retailer revamps workplace practices

A Sydney retail business has agreed to revamp its workplace practices after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found it had underpaid one of its staff almost $30,000.

Creating a workplace supportive of employees impacted by domestic violence

Employers can take practical steps to ensure their workplace is supportive of employees affected by domestic or family violence, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.