Penalty for Adelaide vehicle repair business

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty against the operator of an Adelaide business that failed to back-pay wages owing to a deaf apprentice.

Ramen restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of multiple Japanese noodle eateries in Victoria.

Darwin building and construction company and director penalised $44,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $44,000 in penalties against a residential building and construction company in Darwin, and one of its directors.

Former Queensland furniture business owner penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,000 in penalties in court against the former operator of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.

Filipino workers allegedly underpaid almost $100,000 at Sydney restaurant

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Japanese restaurant in north-western Sydney, alleging they underpaid two migrant workers a total of almost $100,000 and falsified records.

Former NSW auction house operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of an auction house in the Lake Macquarie region, in regional New South Wales.

NSW company faces court for alleged failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation to pregnant worker

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a company that supplies labour to a western Sydney hotel for allegedly failing to comply with an order to compensate a worker it unfairly dismissed after becoming aware she was pregnant.

Former United Petroleum outlet operator in Melbourne faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in relation to a fifth United Petroleum outlet, alleging a former operator of a store in western Melbourne provided false or misleading pay slips and underpaid a migrant worker.

$62,000 payday for visa holder worker after Din Tai Fung lawsuit

Guoyong “Jet” Liu found himself in a tough spot as a visa holder worker in Australia. His pay at restaurant Din Tai Fung seemed far too low, but he needed a job.

Former cleaning business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a cleaning business in Sydney for an alleged breach that impacted migrant workers.