More than $148 million recovered for workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $148,374,054 for 69,735 underpaid workers in 2020-21 - a record sum of back-paid wages and entitlements.

Construction business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a fence construction business in Goondiwindi, a Queensland town bordering NSW.

Former Cairns restaurant operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a restaurant located in Cairns, Queensland.

Juice and coffee bar business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based juice and coffee bar and its director.

Physiotherapy business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a physiotherapy business in Southport on the Gold Coast.

Cleaning business operators in court

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

Construction business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a residential building and construction business near Hobart.

Sydney refrigeration business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a western Sydney-based refrigeration business and its director.

Brisbane café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $36,000 in court against the former operators of a Brisbane café for breaching a Fair Work Commission order by failing to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

Hairdressing salon operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a $4,000 penalty, and more than $22,000 in payments to a worker, against the operator of a hairdressing and barber business in Melbourne’s inner north.