Melbourne residential building company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based residential building company and one of its directors.

South-West WA farms checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has made surprise inspections of agriculture businesses around Western Australia’s Bunbury region to check workers are getting the right pay.

Motor vehicle repair company director in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the director of a motor vehicle repair company that was based at West Ryde, in Sydney’s north-west.

Perth real estate agency penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $17,982 in court penalties against the operators of a real estate and business brokering company in Perth.

David Jones and Politix sign Enforceable Undertakings

David Jones Pty Ltd and Cicero Clothing Pty Ltd (Politix) will back-pay about $1.9 million and $2.1 million respectively to over 7,000 underpaid employees, and have each signed an EU with the FWO.

Perth eateries checked for underpayments

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

Penalties against CFMMEU and officials reduced

The Federal Court has reduced the penalties imposed against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and two of its officials.

Commercial carpentry company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a commercial carpentry company on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Hairdressing salon operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,000 in court penalties against the operators of a hairdressing salon in western Sydney.

Construction and home maintenance company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a construction and home maintenance company in Brisbane and one of its directors.