Media releases
Media Releases | 08 Aug 2014
The Fair Work Ombudsman has today reassured the small business community of its commitment to helping employers understand and comply with workplace laws.
Media Releases | 07 Aug 2014
The operators of a chain of Sydney carwash outlets have been fined a total of $90,000 after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found they had underpaid hundreds of workers.
Media Releases | 07 Aug 2014
A free online learning course that offers advice about promoting good staff performance and effectively addressing underperformance can help employers boost the productivity of their businesses.
Media Releases | 06 Aug 2014
The operator of a hair and beauty salon in western Sydney breached workplace laws by failing to back-pay an underpaid employee more than $4600, the Fair Work Ombudsman alleges.
Media Releases | 05 Aug 2014
In a bid to raise awareness of record-keeping obligations, the Fair Work Ombudsman is planning site visits to 450 businesses throughout South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory over the next month.
Media Releases | 04 Aug 2014
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced it will conduct a review of the wages and conditions of overseas workers in Australia on the 417 Working Holiday Visa.
Media Releases | 04 Aug 2014
Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will return to Caboolture strawberry farms this week for further checks on payments to seasonal workers.
Media Releases | 30 Jul 2014
Child play centres in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of NSW need to pay greater attention to their wage rates, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 29 Jul 2014
The operator of a Kings Cross, Sydney, coffee shop has paid $2000 compensation to a young casual employee who was dismissed after she queried her pay rate.
Media Releases | 28 Jul 2014
More than 93 per cent of businesses in western Tasmania are correctly paying their employees, random audits by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.
