FWO and Border Force target Mornington Peninsula and surrounds in joint inspections

The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force have conducted snap inspections of around 40 businesses this week in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, and southern Melbourne suburbs, including Clayton, Dandenong and Frankston.

Employers warned over dodgy job ads after doubling of fines issued

The Fair Work Ombudsman has warned employers against advertising jobs at illegal pay rates, after making wrongdoers pay more than $185,000 in fines since the start of laws banning dodgy ads.

Construction business operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $67,347 in penalties in court against the operators of two construction businesses in Melbourne’s south-east, for breaches that impacted four carpenters.

Sydney valet parking operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a valet parking service in Sydney. Facing court is sole trader Bradley Armstrong, who owns and operates ‘Cruise Control Australia Parking Sydney’.

Food outlets face record-keeping scrutiny

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of 45 food outlets in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Cairns this week, focusing on checking records and payslips.

The University of Wollongong signs Enforceable Undertaking

The University of Wollongong will complete more than $6.6 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,340 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

FWO commences legal action against CFMEU and officials

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct in Melbourne.

Queensland potato farm penalised for unlawfully deducting visa workers’ pay

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $48,500 in penalties against a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, and its sole director, for unlawfully docking pay from migrant employees, including for breaching its alcohol policy.

Sydney childcare centre operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $34,650 in penalties in court against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney, with a judge criticising the operators for their serious and deliberate disregard for their obligations under the Fair Work Act.

Newcastle dumpling restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $10,479 in penalties in court against the operators of a dumpling restaurant in Newcastle for a breach affecting vulnerable migrant workers, including young international students.