CEPU penalised $70,000 for unlawful conduct on Brisbane site

The Federal Court has imposed a $70,000 penalty against the CEPU for unlawful conduct on a Brisbane construction site.

Former operator of beauty therapy clinic penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $16,650 in penalties in court against the former operator of a beauty therapy clinic in north-west Sydney.

Construction and home maintenance company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $30,000 in penalties in court against a construction and home maintenance company in Brisbane and its director.

Construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a construction company in Melbourne.

More than $684,000 recovered for Melbourne workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $684,543 in wages for 1,004 underpaid workers after investigating employers in Melbourne’s food precincts.

FWO files discontinuance

In January 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging breaches of the Fair Work Act by the CFMMEU and CFMMEU officials Wyatt Raymount, Travis Brook, Alexandria Russell and Desmond Savage at the Yatala Labour Prison project site in Northfield, South Australia.

Apollo Health signs Enforceable Undertaking

Health care provider Apollo Health Limited has back-paid staff more than $4.86 million, including interest and superannuation, and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

CFMMEU and delegate penalised $60,040 for unlawful conduct on Melbourne site

The Federal Court has imposed $60,040 in penalties against the CFMMEU and one of its delegates for unlawful conduct on a Melbourne construction site.

HWL Ebsworth cyber incident

On 8 May 2023, national law firm HWL Ebsworth reported a cyber incident involving a data breach and possible unauthorised disclosure of personal information to the dark web.

Bakers Delight franchisor faces Court

The FWO has commenced legal action against the Australian franchisor of the Bakers Delight chain, alleging it is legally liable for extensive underpayments at three Hobart stores.