Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $9,075 in penalties in court against the operators of a beauty salon in regional South Australia.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $40,739 in penalties in court against a labour hire company operating in the building and construction industry and its owner.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a transport business in regional Victoria for allegedly underpaying 23 workers almost $300,000 after informing them via text message that their employment was ending.

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

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,453 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a Melbourne-based company that provided online and virtual healthcare software and solutions.

A coal producer that operates black coal mines in Queensland and NSW has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after it rectified nearly $5 million, including superannuation and interest, to 197 underpaid workers.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $45,678 in penalties and back-pay orders against the former operators of a Sydney fast-food takeaway business for a breach affecting a migrant worker.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $29,300 in penalties in court against a shed building company and its director in Queensland.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $129,000 for 180 underpaid workers in Hobart’s fast food, restaurants and cafés sector following surprise inspections.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed Enforceable Undertakings with the operators of two Asian grocery stores in Sydney, which have collectively rectified more than $706,000 in underpayments to 146 workers, including vulnerable visa holders.