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.

Daylight saving starts on Sunday 5 October

Daylight saving starts at 2 am on Sunday 5 October in the ACT, NSW, SA, Tas and Vic. Find out what employees get if they work overnight when daylight saving starts.

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’.

Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates: Fair Work Act changes

There have been changes to the Fair Work Act to protect penalty and overtime rates. Learn more.

Offsetting and record-keeping for salaried employees

Find out about offsetting and record-keeping for salaried employees.

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.