Media releases
Media Releases | 27 Jun 2024
World Vision Australia Pty Ltd has back-paid staff more than $6 million, including interest and superannuation, and has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 27 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $769,475 for 379 underpaid food outlet employees in Perth, following surprise inspections.
Media Releases | 26 Jun 2024
Container unloading businesses A.C.U.G. (NSW) Pty Ltd and A.C.U.G. (SA) Pty Ltd are back-paying about $149,000 including superannuation to 923 underpaid staff, and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 25 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s crackdown on illegal job advertisements has led to employers being hit with more than $89,000 in fines, with job websites also called upon to do better.
Media Releases | 24 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $108,980 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Melbourne.
Media Releases | 24 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,000 penalty in court against the former director of a Gold Coast telecommunications company.
Media Releases | 20 Jun 2024
Australia’s largest car dealership business, Eagers Automotive Limited (EAL), has back-paid more than $16 million including interest and superannuation to staff underpaid by five of its subsidiaries, who have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Media Releases | 13 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $281,729 for 305 underpaid food outlet employees in Newcastle, following surprise inspections.
Media Releases | 11 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action for a second time against the operator of a disability support services business operating in southern New South Wales.
Media Releases | 11 Jun 2024
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a residential building and construction services business in south-west Sydney.