Junior wage changes to Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards

Learn more about upcoming changes to junior rates in the Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards.

New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement

A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement has been published, following recent changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions.

Anonymous tip-offs and back-payments increase for Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman received a record 31,596 anonymous reports last year, as recoveries for underpaid workers increased by 27 per cent.

Regulators inspect Nambucca Valley region farms

A coordinated operation involving Commonwealth and state regulators has inspected horticulture farms and labour hire businesses in the Nambucca Valley and Coffs Harbour regions of NSW to check compliance with workplace, tax, migration and safety laws and detect any phoenixing.

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.