“Be brave”, migrant fruit picker encourages workers, as NSW labour hire operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a labour hire company operating in NSW’s horticulture industry for alleged breaches affecting two migrant fruit pickers.

Former Queensland labour hire provider and manager penalised for false records

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $180,288 in court penalties against a former Queensland labour hire provider and its manager following “an attempt to fraudulently mislead and deceive” a Fair Work Inspector.

Perth bakery director allegedly physically blocked Inspector trying to access records

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Perth bakery operator for multiple alleged contraventions, including physically obstructing a Fair Work Inspector.

On-demand delivery workers’ minimum pay rates and other standards start today

On-demand delivery workers have new minimum standards that start today, including minimum pay rates based on an hourly rate of at least $31.30, as the first ever Fair Work Commission Minimum Standards Order takes effect.

Beauty salon operators penalised for deliberate breach

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $9,075 in penalties in court against the operators of a beauty salon in regional South Australia.

Building and construction labour hire company and owner penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $40,739 in penalties in court against a labour hire company operating in the building and construction industry and its owner.

Livestock transport company allegedly underpaid workers almost $300,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a transport business in regional Victoria for allegedly underpaying 23 workers almost $300,000 after informing them via text message that their employment was ending.

Former Sydney childcare centre operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a childcare centre in Sydney.

Melbourne software company and director penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,453 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the operators of a Melbourne-based company that provided online and virtual healthcare software and solutions.

Peabody Energy Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking after nearly $5m back-payments

A coal producer that operates black coal mines in Queensland and NSW has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after it rectified nearly $5 million, including superannuation and interest, to 197 underpaid workers.