Transport company faces court for alleged failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based transport company and its director for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

Former construction business operator in court

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

Sydney electrical services business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $9,250 penalty in court against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.

Reminder about changes to casual employment rules

Casual employment rules changed on 26 August 2024, including new pathways to permanent employment that start on 26 February 2025.

Melbourne café operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $28,171 in penalties in court against the operators of a café in Melbourne’s south-east.

Sydney childcare centre back in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action for a second time against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney.

Fair Work Ombudsman files legal action against John Setka and CFMEU for alleged AFL coercion and adverse action

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and its former Victorian Secretary John Setka.

Relationships Australia Queensland signs Enforceable Undertaking

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) has back-paid 980 staff more than $5.6 million, including superannuation and interest, and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to embed workplace compliance.

Tips for apprentices in building and construction

If you’re an apprentice in building and construction, we have tips, tools and training that can help.

Penalties for underpayment of migrant workers at United Petroleum-branded outlets

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $179,221 in penalties in court in relation to underpayments of workers at two United Petroleum-branded outlets in Tasmania.