FWO commences legal action against CFMEU and official

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials, Stephen Parker, for alleged unlawful conduct at a construction site in Perth.

Australian workers back-paid $473 million

The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $473 million for nearly 160,000 underpaid workers in 2023-24, taking back-payments to workers to $1.5 billion across the last three years.

CFMEU and officials penalised for unlawful conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $131,100 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Brisbane.

New resources about pay and conditions, enterprise agreements and bargaining

The Fair Work Commission and the Fair Work Ombudsman have launched new resources about bargaining, agreement-making and entitlements in the Fair Work system.

FWO inspects food sector employers with Home Affairs

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Department of Home Affairs compliance officers have inspected food sector employers who engage migrant workers in Brisbane this week.

Former United Petroleum outlet operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a United Petroleum outlet in Brisbane, alleging he provided an Inspector with falsified records.

Resources for the fast food, restaurant and cafes sector

With the end-of-year holiday season quickly approaching, now’s the time to check your workplace rights and obligations.

Fine dining restaurant in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in Sydney.

Residential construction business in court

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

Fair Work Ombudsman inspects Melbourne food outlets

The Fair Work Ombudsman is inspecting fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs this week to ensure workers are getting the right pay.