More than $148 million recovered for workers
Media Releases | 21 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 21 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 21 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 19 Oct 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based juice and coffee bar and its director.
Physiotherapy business operator faces court
Media Releases | 19 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 18 Oct 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney cleaning business.
Construction business operator faces court
Media Releases | 18 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 15 Oct 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a western Sydney-based refrigeration business and its director.
Brisbane café operator penalised
Media Releases | 15 Oct 2021
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
Media Releases | 14 Oct 2021
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.