Rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, find out the rules about shutdowns, public holidays and working overtime.

Electrical services company fined

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $29,700 in penalties in court against the operators of a Melbourne-based electrical services company for a breach affecting a young worker.

Transport company penalised for failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $31,550 in penalties in court against a Brisbane-based transport company and its director for failing to comply with an order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

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.

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.