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Gold Coast restaurant operators penalised $225,500

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $225,500 in penalties in court against the former operators of two Chinese restaurants on the Gold Coast.

IT services company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $13,100 in penalties in court against the operators of an IT services business in Melbourne.

Casual minimum daily engagement under the Retail Award

The Fair Work Commission has made a decision clarifying casual employees’ minimum daily engagement under the Retail Award.

Barossa Valley pizza outlet operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $3,500 penalty in court against the former operator of a pizza outlet in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia.

St Peter’s Lutheran College signs EU

St Peter’s Lutheran College in Queensland will back-pay staff more than $2 million and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

FWO takes action against Coles Supermarkets

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd (Coles), alleging it underpaid more than 7,500 salaried employees a total of $115 million.

Perth security business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a security business registered in Subiaco, Perth.

Trade companies in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against two companies operating in regional Victoria.

Sydney lighting company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a lighting business in Sydney.

Commercial laundry business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a commercial laundry business trading as South Pacific Laundry for allegedly underpaying 26 employees more than $26,000.