Role of CFMEU administrator

Mark Irving KC has been appointed as administrator of the Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).

Cleaning business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a cleaning business in Sydney.

Winery operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a winery in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.

Rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, find out the rules about shutdowns, public holidays and working overtime.

Dietician business operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,992 penalty in court against the operator of a dietician business in Adelaide.

Electrical services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based electrical services company.

Alleged unlawful deductions from visa workers on potato farm

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, alleging it unlawfully deducted money from migrant employees including for breaching its alcohol policy.

Milk bar operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,990 in penalties in court against the operators of a milk bar in Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula area.

Sydney finance and mortgage-broking company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $117,190 in penalties in court against the operators of a finance and mortgage-broking company in Sydney, after they failed to back-pay three workers and knowingly issued false or misleading pay slips.

Mining and Energy Union and union officials penalised $657,105 for “intimidating and threatening” conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $657,105 in penalties in court against the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) and five then union officials for conduct that included verbal abuse of workers at the Oaky Creek North coal mine in central Queensland.