Chatime franchisor and managing director penalised $132,840

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $132,840 against the Australian franchisor of the Chatime bubble tea chain and its managing director after underpayments of more than $160,000 of vulnerable employees at 19 stores across Sydney and Melbourne.

Former café and restaurant operators penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $61,796 in penalties in court against the former operators of a Melbourne café and restaurant business.

Phillip Island gift shop operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a retail gift shop on Phillip Island, in Victoria, for allegedly underpaying three workers a total of more than $40,000.

$310,000 recovered for Adelaide food workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $310,017 for 370 underpaid food outlet employees in Adelaide’s west and issued more than $100,000 in fines for pay slip and record-keeping breaches, following surprise inspections.

Hobart distribution company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a distribution company based in Hobart and its director.

Transport services company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $25,740 in penalties in court against the operators of a Melbourne-based transport services business.

Statement on planned stoppages and rally

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of work stoppages and a rally planned to take place in Sydney tomorrow, 12 November 2024, about the administration of the Construction & General Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

Prepare for the Record My Hours iOS app update

Learn about what you need to do before the Record My Hours iOS app update.

Carpentry business operator in court

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

Furniture business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a business that manufactures and sells wooden furniture in southern Queensland