Aged care investigations recover $5.3 million for underpaid workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $5.3 million for nearly 3,600 underpaid direct care employees working for aged care businesses after investigations.

Fines rise after dodgy job ads spruik below-minimum rates

Employers are paying the price for ads offering unlawful wage rates, with fines up 18 per cent in the last year. And repeat or significant offenders are warned they could face court action.

Former director of Melbourne electrical services company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former director of a Melbourne electrical services company.

Queensland café owner and manager face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a regional Queensland café and its manager.

Melbourne plumber allegedly paid migrant worker no wages for a year of work

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne plumber for allegedly knowingly underpaying a migrant worker more than $35,000 and making and keeping false records.

“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.