Former carpentry business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a carpentry business in Victoria’s South Gippsland region.

Operators of electrical services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Melbourne-based electrical services company that specialises in home automation systems.

Albury cafe operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a café in Albury, in southern New South Wales.

Darwin supermarket in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of an Indian supermarket in Darwin’s north.

Brownport Almonds signs Enforceable Undertaking

One of Australia’s largest almond growers and processors, Brownport Almonds Pty Ltd, has back-paid staff more than $500,000 and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

CFMMEU penalised for right of entry breaches

The Federal Court has imposed a total of $66,500 in penalties against the CFMMEU and a former official for unlawful conduct on a Gold Coast construction site.

UNSW faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the University of New South Wales (UNSW), alleging it breached laws relating to record-keeping, pay slips and frequency of wage payments.

CFMMEU penalised for right of entry breaches

The Federal Court has imposed a total of $62,000 in penalties against the CFMMEU and two of its former officials for unlawful conduct on a Brisbane construction site.

Starbucks signs Enforceable Undertaking

Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd has back-paid staff in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast more than $4.5 million and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the FWO.

Fair Work Ombudsman targets west Adelaide eateries

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of food outlets in Adelaide’s west this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.