Transport operator fined over underpayments

The Federal Circuit Court in Sydney has handed down a fine of $13,200 against the former operator of a NSW transport company over his involvement in the underpayment of two employees in Dubbo.

Warning for Local Government on the dangers of lowest-cost security contracts

Local councils are being urged to check that they are not inadvertently to blame for workers being underpaid when they sign low-cost contracts.

For the record, good records are essential

The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a reminder to businesses of the importance of maintaining proper employment records.

Fair Work inspectors to visit apple and pear orchards across NSW, Victoria and Western Australia

The Fair Work Ombudsman will make site visits to dozens of apple and pear orchards across three States over the next few weeks as part of its ongoing focus on seasonal workers.

Hoteliers sign up to new workplace pact

Thousands of hotels, resorts, taverns, wine bars, liquor retailers, casinos and other hospitality businesses are joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve compliance with federal workplace laws.

Company fined after threatening to sack worker who asked for vehicle allowance

More than $13,000 in fines and compensation orders have been imposed after a casual employee was threatened with the sack for pursuing a vehicle allowance when using his own motor vehicle for work duties.

Darwin cleaners focus of new education campaign

Cleaning businesses in Darwin will come under the spotlight this month as part of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest pro-active education and compliance campaign.

Spotlight on retail, hospitality businesses

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors are in Alice Springs this week to assist local retailers and hospitality businesses to understand their rights and obligations and ensure they are paying correct wage rates.

Fishing company faces court for allegedly underpaying Indonesian crew almost $80,000

An Australian fishing company is to face legal action for allegedly underpaying four of its Indonesian crew tens of thousands of dollars.

Crackdown on business which underpaid dozens of cleaners almost $60,000

A Sydney cleaning company which has twice been found to be short-changing dozens of its staff is to come under the close watch of the Fair Work Ombudsman for the next three years.