Fair Work inspectors to visit Bowen and Tully

A team of four Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit capsicum, tomato and banana farms around Bowen and Tully next week as part of an ongoing focus on seasonal workers.

WANTED – workers to claim $2.7 million back-pay

Workers who believe they may have been underpaid in a previous job are being encouraged to check whether they are entitled to a share of unclaimed wages totalling $2.7 million.

Security company fined over underpayments

The operators of a Victorian security company have been fined a total of $147,708 for the “negligent” underpayment of four former employees, following an investigation and litigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Restaurant operators fined $334,000 after paying employees with pizza and soft drink

The operators of two Melbourne restaurants who gave teenage employees pizza and soft drink instead of their correct wages have been fined a total of $334,818 following an investigation and litigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Tips for young workers starting a new job

Young people starting a new job can now access a new online learning course with helpful tips and advice on employment issues that affect them.

Melbourne cleaners to get $50,000 back-pay

Sixteen cleaners in Melbourne’s north-west suburbs are to be reimbursed more than $50,000 after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found they had been underpaid.

Big brand clothing and accessory retailers encouraged to strive for best practice workplaces

Popular brand clothing and accessory retailers are working with the Fair Work Ombudsman to achieve best practice in the workplace after a number of chains were found to be contravening federal workplace laws.

Transport operator fined over underpayments

The Federal Circuit Court in Sydney has handed down a fine of $13,200 against the former operator of a NSW transport company over his involvement in the underpayment of two employees in Dubbo.

Warning for Local Government on the dangers of lowest-cost security contracts

Local councils are being urged to check that they are not inadvertently to blame for workers being underpaid when they sign low-cost contracts.

For the record, good records are essential

The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a reminder to businesses of the importance of maintaining proper employment records.