Instrument calibration company and director penalised $67,000 for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $67,000 in court penalties against a Queensland-based company specialising in industrial equipment instrument calibration and its director.

New criminal underpayment laws start 1 January 2025

The Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code and our supporting guide is now available to help businesses prepare and protect themselves from criminal prosecution from 1 January 2025.

University of Sydney signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Sydney will complete more than $23 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 14,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an EU with the FWO.

Former bar operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a bar in Melbourne.

Hair salon in court after vulnerable worker seeks help

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a hair salon based in Queensland’s Fraser Coast Region.

University of Melbourne signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Melbourne will complete $72 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 25,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Hotel operators penalised $104,000 for deliberately underpaying staff more than $320,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $104,000 against the operators of a hotel and café in regional Victoria after nearly 100 staff at the venue were underpaid more than $320,000.

Near $450,000 recovered for Brisbane food workers

The FWO has recovered $447,339 for 365 underpaid food outlet employees in Brisbane and issued more than $162,000 in fines for pay slip and record-keeping breaches, following surprise inspections.

Electrical contracting company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,400 penalty in court against an electrical contracting company in Melbourne’s south-east.

Former café operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a café in Melbourne for alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act, including unlawfully deducting money from a worker.