Statement on protests

After national rallies today, employers are encouraged to notify the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of any potential unlawful industrial action at their workplace.

Statement on planned protests

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of protests planned to take place on Tuesday, 27 August 2024.

Right to disconnect begins today

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers and employees that the new right to disconnect begins today for non-small businesses.

Closing Loopholes: Changes to workplace laws have started

Several changes to workplace laws have started as part of the Closing Loopholes reforms. This includes changes to casual employment, a new right to disconnect and a new definition of employment. Find out more.

Former Darwin burger outlet operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $21,645 penalty in court against the former operator of a burger outlet in Darwin for a breach affecting a vulnerable young worker.

Residential building and construction services business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $6,664 in penalty and back-pay orders in court against the operator of a residential building and construction services business in south-west Sydney, after he failed to back-pay a 15-year-old worker.

Engineering services business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an engineering services business in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales.

Wedding dress designer faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Sydney company that designs and retails wedding dresses.

Sydney childcare centre in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney.

Website design company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based company that designs and develops websites and its director.