Vietnamese eateries that exploited migrant workers ordered to pay $802,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $802,000 in court penalties and compensation after the husband-and-wife operators of two Vietnamese eateries in Adelaide underpaid migrant workers – including forcing them to buy their bosses bubble tea.

New Payroll Remediation Program guide

Our guide helps employers and their representatives identify and correct large-scale employee underpayments.

Statement on planned ‘May Day’ rally

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of a ‘May Day’ rally planned to take place in Sydney tomorrow, 1 May 2025.

Bar operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $8,667 penalty in court against the former operator of a bar in Melbourne.

Former café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,995 penalty in court against a company director formerly involved in operating a Melbourne café, for breaches of the Fair Work Act including unlawfully deducting money from a migrant worker’s wages.

Smash repairs operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a vehicle smash repairs shop in NSW’s Central Coast region.

Used car dealership in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a used car dealership business in the Logan region, south of Brisbane.

Record-keeping blitz for businesses nationwide

The Fair Work Ombudsman has been checking employer records and handing out fines with surprise inspections of about 50 businesses across six cities.

Townsend House signs Enforceable Undertaking

A South Australian allied health services charity has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after underpayments exceeding $76,000.

Easter public holidays 2025

Public holidays for Easter are different in some states and territories. Find information about your workplace entitlements across the Easter long weekend.