Former Melbourne Cash Converters operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $112,985 in penalties against the former operators of three Cash Converters stores in Melbourne.

More than $80,000 in penalties and back-pay after Canberra electrical business breaches workplace laws

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $80,398 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Canberra electrical contracting business and its director.

Former operators of Sydney medical centre penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $36,000 in court against the former operators of a medical centre in Sydney’s west, for breaches that impacted a nurse.

Patient transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $9,014 in court penalties against a company that provided patient transport services in Sydney and one of the company’s directors.

Changes to default super funds in awards

There have been recent updates to default superannuation fund names in some awards.

Queensland labour hire provider in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Queensland-based labour hire provider and its manager for allegedly knowingly providing false and misleading records to a Fair Work Inspector.

Former joinery and cabinet-making company operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former owner-operator of a joinery and cabinet-making company that was based in Western Sydney.

Sydney plumbing business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Western Sydney plumbing company and its director.

UNSW penalised $213,120 for “systemic” breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $213,120 penalty in court against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in response to systemic record-keeping failures that hindered FWO’s investigation into its underpayments.

Severe weather and natural disasters across parts of Australia

Learn about your workplace rights and responsibilities if you're affected by severe weather and natural disasters such as bushfires or cyclones.