FWO alleges CFMEU officials unlawfully entered and remained on site exclusion zone

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two of its officials for alleged unlawful conduct in Brisbane.

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.

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.

CFMEU and officials penalised for unlawful conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $171,500 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and four of its current and former officials for unlawful conduct at construction sites in Melbourne.