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.

Darwin supermarket operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $100,000 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a supermarket in Darwin for breaches affecting a migrant worker.

Operator of two former Cash Converters stores penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $16,000 in penalties in court against a company that formerly operated two Cash Converters stores in Melbourne.

Celery producers penalised nearly $167,000 over migrant exploitation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $166,860 in court-ordered penalties against one of Australia’s largest celery producers for underpaying vulnerable migrant employees more than $91,000.

Statement on planned stoppages and rallies

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of work stoppages and rallies planned to take place this week.

Electrical services business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.

Road transport company and accountant face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Gold Coast-based long distance road transport company and its accountant.

Darwin building and construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a residential building and construction company in Darwin.

Sydney construction business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Western Sydney construction business