Changes to sleepovers in the SCHADS Award

Learn about changes to sleepovers in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award.

Cleaning business operator penalised in case involving “exploitation of vulnerable workers”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $14,554 penalty in court against a cleaning business operator in Sydney in a case involving “the exploitation of vulnerable workers”.

Sydney childcare centre penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,268 in penalties in court against the operators of a childcare centre in Sydney’s south-west.

Sydney restaurant operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney restaurant for an alleged breach affecting a young worker.

Sydney restaurant and shisha bar manager in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former manager of two restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets in Sydney, for an alleged breach impacting 69 workers.

Breach left family breadwinner needing to borrow heavily from parents

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,549 in court penalties against the operators of a printing and signage business that manufactures and installs signs in the greater southern region of Western Australia.

Recruitment company director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,634 penalty in court against the former director of a recruitment company based in New South Wales for a breach affecting a young worker.

Fuel cost recovery: Road transport order issued

The first road transport contractual chain order takes effect from 21 April 2026.

Sydney real estate agency penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,290 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Sydney real estate agency and its director in a matter involving a young worker.

Queensland café director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $22,017 penalty in court against the former sole director of a cafe and kiosk company in South-East Queensland.