Road transport company and accountant face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Gold Coast-based long distance road transport company and its accountant.

Darwin building and construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a residential building and construction company in Darwin.

Sydney construction business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Western Sydney construction business

Former operators of greengrocer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $7,992 in penalties in court against the former operators of a greengrocer in Melbourne’s east for a breach affecting a young international student.

Former Perth pharmacy operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a pharmacy in Perth.

Statement on protests

After national rallies today, employers are encouraged to notify the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of any potential unlawful industrial action at their workplace.

Statement on planned protests

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of protests planned to take place on Tuesday, 27 August 2024.

Right to disconnect begins today

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers and employees that the new right to disconnect begins today for non-small businesses.

Former Darwin burger outlet operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $21,645 penalty in court against the former operator of a burger outlet in Darwin for a breach affecting a vulnerable young worker.

Residential building and construction services business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $6,664 in penalty and back-pay orders in court against the operator of a residential building and construction services business in south-west Sydney, after he failed to back-pay a 15-year-old worker.