Café operators face court for allegedly paying international students just $8 an hour

The operators of a café in Melbourne are to face court over allegations they paid foreign students as little as $8 an hour.

Fair Work Ombudsman to visit Gove Peninsula

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit the Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory next week to educate employers and workers about their workplace rights and responsibilities.

Queensland security company fined over deliberate underpayments

The owner-operators of a security business in regional Queensland have been penalised a total of $67,040 for deliberately underpaying a security officer more than $40,000.

50,000 callers seek Helpline assistance

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s small business helpline has responded to more than 50,000 calls from small business operators since it was launched in December.

Melbourne businessman fined over $22,000 underpayments of Thai employee

The former operator of a Melbourne electrical manufacturing business has been fined $7854 over the underpayment of an immigrant worker.

Help for hiring staff on hand for small businesses

The Fair Work Ombudsman today launched a guide to hiring new employees for small business, offering straight-forward advice about employing new staff.

Hiring staff? The Fair Work Ombudsman can help

There are simple and practical steps small business operators can take to find the right staff for their workplace, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Company reimburses international students and apologises for underpaying their wages

The operator of an Asian grocery store in Adelaide recently warned about non-payment of wages and poor record-keeping has again been found to be underpaying its staff by thousands of dollars.

Migration agency fined $140,000 for underpaying Chinese workers

The operators of a Melbourne migration agency have been fined a total of $140,790 for underpaying five young, Chinese immigrant workers tens of thousands of dollars.

Broome company faces court for allegedly underpaying helicopter pilots

A company which operates scenic helicopter flights in regional Western Australia is to face court over allegations it underpaid two pilots by more than $15,000.