Media releases
Media Releases | 25 Nov 2014
A Melbourne hair and beauty business is facing Court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who had been unfairly dismissed.
Media Releases | 24 Nov 2014
A Victorian petrol station operator has shown no contrition for underpaying two console operators as little as $10 an hour, resulting in them needing to seek additional income to meet living expenses.
Media Releases | 21 Nov 2014
More than three-quarters of businesses in Tamworth and Armidale in regional NSW are complying with their record-keeping and pay-slip obligations under federal workplace laws, random checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.
Media Releases | 20 Nov 2014
The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of its recent pro-active education and compliance campaign into the live production industry on the eastern seaboard.
Media Releases | 19 Nov 2014
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $17,000 back-pay for three workers through its successful legal action against the former operators of two food retail outlets in Albury, regional NSW.
Media Releases | 19 Nov 2014
The former operators of a regional Victorian restaurant have been fined almost $19,000 for failing to back-pay an underpaid overseas worker.
Media Releases | 18 Nov 2014
Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit mango farms around Katherine, NT, this week to ensure seasonal workers are being paid correctly.
Media Releases | 17 Nov 2014
The Fair Work Ombudsman will meet with key members of the small business community at a roundtable in Melbourne tomorrow.
Media Releases | 13 Nov 2014
An Egyptian migrant who delivered medicines to customers in Sydney was underpaid more than $62,000 over almost four years, it will be alleged in court.
Media Releases | 12 Nov 2014
A Melbourne dental firm has been fined almost $40,000 for failing to back-pay two employees almost $10,000.
