CFMMEU and delegate penalised $60,040 for unlawful conduct on Melbourne site

The Federal Court has imposed $60,040 in penalties against the CFMMEU and one of its delegates for unlawful conduct on a Melbourne construction site.

Bakers Delight franchisor faces Court

The FWO has commenced legal action against the Australian franchisor of the Bakers Delight chain, alleging it is legally liable for extensive underpayments at three Hobart stores.

NSW health food retailer penalised

The FWO has secured $54,264 in court penalties against the operators of a health food retailer in regional northern NSW for failing to pay compensation to two unfairly dismissed workers.

Darwin burger outlet in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a burger outlet in Darwin.

Former recruitment company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a former Gold Coast-based recruitment company and its general manager.

Queensland labour-hire company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $106,430.63 court penalty against a labour-hire company, after it underpaid dozens of vulnerable visa holders working on farms in Far North Queensland.

Minimum wage increases tomorrow

The national minimum wage will increase tomorrow to $23.23 per hour (up from $21.38) or $882.80 per week (up $70.20 from $812.60) based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.

Former regional Victorian eatery operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of an eatery in regional Victoria.

Disability support services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that provides home care and disability services in South-East Queensland.

Former automotive repair operator penalised again

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties in Court for a second time against the former operator of an automotive repair and service business in Melbourne for a breach affecting a young apprentice.