Statement on planned ‘May Day’ rally

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of a ‘May Day’ rally planned to take place in Sydney tomorrow, 1 May 2025.

Bar operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $8,667 penalty in court against the former operator of a bar in Melbourne.

Former café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7,995 penalty in court against a company director formerly involved in operating a Melbourne café, for breaches of the Fair Work Act including unlawfully deducting money from a migrant worker’s wages.

Smash repairs operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a vehicle smash repairs shop in NSW’s Central Coast region.

Used car dealership in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a used car dealership business in the Logan region, south of Brisbane.

Record-keeping blitz for businesses nationwide

The Fair Work Ombudsman has been checking employer records and handing out fines with surprise inspections of about 50 businesses across six cities.

Townsend House signs Enforceable Undertaking

A South Australian allied health services charity has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after underpayments exceeding $76,000.

Melbourne trailer manufacturer in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne trailer manufacturing company and its sole director for an alleged breach affecting a migrant worker.

Sydney real estate agency in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney real estate agency and its sole director in a matter involving a young worker.

P’Nut Street Noodles chain workers allegedly underpaid almost $1 million

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action alleging workers in the P’Nut Street Noodles chain in Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast were underpaid almost $1 million.