Former ramen restaurant operators penalised for deliberate Compliance Notices breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $42,799 in penalties and back-pay orders against the former operators of multiple Japanese noodle eateries in Victoria, for breaches affecting young and migrant workers.

Take-away food operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $12,375 in penalties in court against the operator of a take-away food business in Echuca, regional Victoria, after a failure to comply with a Compliance Notice that related in part to JobKeeper payments.

Migrant worker allegedly subjected to unlawful cashback scheme

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against two former directors and a former bookkeeper of a real estate industry company for their alleged involvement in requiring a migrant worker to repay wages under an unlawful cashback scheme.

Uniting Communities signs Enforceable Undertaking

Uniting Communities Incorporated will return more than $2.6 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to about 1,500 current and former underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Sydney restaurateur allegedly involved in knowingly underpaying migrant workers $162,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Sydney restaurateur for allegedly knowingly underpaying dozens of migrant workers more than $162,000, despite having been put on notice.

Fair Work Ombudsman signs EU with underpaying Cairns restaurant

The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with trustees of a Cairns restaurant which has back-paid nearly $87,000 to 76 employees, including vulnerable visa holders.

Queensland disability services company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Queensland-based disability support services company and its director.

Perth boat repair and servicing business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Perth boat repair and servicing company and its director.

Sydney dance studio allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation

20 February 2026The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney dance studio for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

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.