Media releases

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a former automotive maintenance and tyre business based in Dubbo, in regional NSW.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a computer retail and repair business in Melbourne.

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc will rectify about $5.4 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to nearly 2,000 staff as part of an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Thai restaurant in New South Wales, alleging they failed to make superannuation payments and breached workplace laws when trying to cover it up.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of two smartphone repair outlets in Queensland.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a northern Melbourne painting and restorations company and its director, for an alleged breach impacting an adult apprentice.

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

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties against a United Petroleum operator for a fifth time, with a court imposing a total of $40,000 in penalties against the former operators, a wife and husband, of an outlet in Melbourne.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a carpenter in Victoria for allegedly threatening to sack an unwell young apprentice if he took sick leave.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $33,600 in penalties in court against the former operators of a French-inspired fine dining restaurant in Sydney.