Outback homestead operator penalised in Court after 17 workers underpaid $23,000

The operators of a remote Northern Territory homestead have been penalised a total of $56,766, after ignoring pay advice and underpaying more than a dozen backpackers from overseas.

$160,000 in penalties after Sydney retailer underpays migrant employee $60,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $160,000 in penalties after a Sydney retailer blatantly underpaid a Chinese migrant, leaving her struggling to pay for food, despite having previously committed to fixing its compliance problems.

Half a million calls from small business reveals strong demand for online support

The Fair Work Ombudsman has today launched its Small Business Showcase, a virtual hub providing a wealth of resources for small business owners seeking information about their workplace obligations.

Queensland electrical contractor faces legal action over alleged failure to pay compensation

A Queensland electrical contracting company is facing court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed.

Legal action alleges underpayment of 457 visa workers

A regional Queensland company is facing Court for allegedly underpaying two Filipino 457 visa holders a total of almost $10,000 when it made them redundant.

Pharmacy operators penalised for underpaying migrant “93 weeks’ wages”

The operators of a number of ‘Save and Deliver’ pharmacies in Sydney have been penalised a total of $45,000, after underpaying a migrant employee the equivalent of 93 weeks’ wages over a period of almost four years.

$230k in penalties over exploitation of migrant trolley collectors at Bendigo

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $230,638 in penalties against a trolley collection subcontractor for exploiting two migrant workers at Bendigo, in regional Victoria, and using false records to try to cover it up.

Swimland signs up to scrutiny after more than 1300 staff underpaid $1.4 million

A swim school franchise network that underpaid its staff across a six-year period is required to implement extensive measures to ensure compliance with workplace laws, after signing up to an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Hays Recruitment demonstrates commitment to workplace compliance through positive partnership with the FWO

A compliance partnership between Hays Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd and the Fair Work Ombudsman has shown the positive impact of close engagement between employers and the regulator in promoting harmonious and compliant workplaces.

$300,000 penalties and back-pay for “flagrant” underpayments of first aid workers

The operators of a Melbourne health services company that a Judge said showed a “flagrant disregard” for its first aid responder staff has been penalised $300,000 in the Federal Circuit Court, following legal action brought by the Fair Work Ombudsman.