Former bar operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a bar in Melbourne.

Hair salon in court after vulnerable worker seeks help

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a hair salon based in Queensland’s Fraser Coast Region.

University of Melbourne signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Melbourne will complete $72 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 25,000 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Hotel operators penalised $104,000 for deliberately underpaying staff more than $320,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $104,000 against the operators of a hotel and café in regional Victoria after nearly 100 staff at the venue were underpaid more than $320,000.

Near $450,000 recovered for Brisbane food workers

The FWO has recovered $447,339 for 365 underpaid food outlet employees in Brisbane and issued more than $162,000 in fines for pay slip and record-keeping breaches, following surprise inspections.

Electrical contracting company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,400 penalty in court against an electrical contracting company in Melbourne’s south-east.

Former café operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a café in Melbourne for alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act, including unlawfully deducting money from a worker.

Disability services business operator penalised again

The Fair Work Ombudsman has again secured a penalty in court against the operator of a disability support services business operating in southern New South Wales.

Former tiling business operator penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $12,652 penalty in court against the former operator of a tiling business in the Central Coast region of New South Wales.

Changes to entry-level classifications in awards

Some awards will have new definitions and minimum pay rates for entry-level classifications from 2025.