Disability services provider Sunnyfield signs EU after $5 million underpayment

Disability services provider Sunnyfield has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) after underpayments of about $5.43 million, including superannuation and interest, for more than 1,700 workers.

Sydney labour hire director penalised for breach

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured an $8,415 penalty in court against the director of a labour hire company that supplied workers to two restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets in Sydney.

More than $470,000 in penalties imposed, as finance broking operator sanctioned for third time

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $478,880 in penalties in court against two Melbourne-based companies and their manager for conduct including the systematic exploitation of migrant workers, and adverse action.

Black coal mining investigations find high levels of compliance

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s investigations into the black coal mining industry have found high levels of compliance, with the $8.2 million in rectifications for workers coming mainly from employers who self-reported issues.

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.

Former Oliver Brown Café operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of two Oliver Brown Cafés in Newcastle, NSW, for alleged breaches affecting migrant workers.

Sydney takeaway restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a takeaway restaurant in southern Sydney for alleged breaches affecting migrant workers.

Food waste road transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,155 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Sunshine Coast-based road transport company and its director.

Sydney IT company and director face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney information technology company and its owner-operator for an alleged breach affecting an international student.

Goodwin Aged Care Services signs EU after $1.39m underpayments

Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited (Goodwin) has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying 335 employees, with completed back-payments of more than $1.39 million including interest and superannuation.