Former construction business operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,000 penalty in court against the former operator of a construction business in Melbourne.

Queensland café director in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former sole director of a cafe and kiosk company in South-East Queensland.

Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment

Find out about workplace instruments for the purpose of the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment.

Operation Topaz raises $25 million in liabilities in Gatton region

The Australian Taxation Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Department of Home Affairs have wrapped up Operation Topaz, a joint compliance blitz of the agriculture sector in Queensland’s Gatton region.

Queensland University of Technology signs Enforceable Undertaking

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has completed more than $1.9 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to hundreds of staff it underpaid, as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Phillip Island gift shop operators penalised $450,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $450,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a retail gift shop on Phillip Island, in Victoria.

Former Perth restaurant operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a restaurant in Perth.

Kebab shops operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,512 penalty in court against the former sole director of a company that operated kebab shops in Queensland, for a breach that impacted a young worker.

Westpac signs Enforceable Undertaking after underpaying $50 million

Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) has back-paid nearly 47,000 staff more than $50 million and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Baby Priya’s law: New protections for employer funded parental leave

New protections apply to employer funded paid parental leave in the event of stillbirth or the death of a child.