Sydney fast food operator penalised for underpaying Korean employees $111,000

The operators of a chain of fast food sandwich outlets in Sydney have been penalised a total of $87,040 for exploiting overseas workers and using false records.

Shine comes off labour-hire firm who underpaid migrant workforce $22,000

A labour-hire business in Perth has back-paid 19 employees – mostly migrant workers – more than $22,000 and agreed to revamp its workplace practices, following intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Worker received $9 an hour because of perceived reduced work capacity

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assisted a former employee of a seafood processing business in Box Hill, Victoria to recover $85,000 in unpaid entitlements.

Fair Work Inspectors hit Fortitude Valley eateries with unannounced audits

The Fair Work Ombudsman has this week conducted a series of surprise visits to restaurants, bars and cafes in a popular casual dining precinct in Brisbane to check compliance with workplace laws.

Brisbane Coffee Club franchisee faces Court over alleged unlawful cash-back payment

A Coffee Club café franchisee in Brisbane is facing Court for allegedly requiring an overseas worker to repay $18,000 of his wages by threatening to cancel his 457 skilled worker visa if he refused.

New supply chain guides to help businesses avoid contracting risks

New tools to help prevent the exploitation of workers in contracted labour supply chains have been launched today by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Low penalties mean workers pay for dodgy record keeping

Low penalties are creating an incentive for unprincipled employers to breach record keeping laws, according to Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James.

FWO commends Coles on its ongoing efforts to stamp out non-compliance by dodgy trolley collectors

The Fair Work Ombudsman has today released a report on the progress of Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd’s (Coles) legal commitment to improve wage compliance and supply chain accountability for its trolley collection services.

Canberra café operator faces Court over serious record-keeping failures

The operator of a Canberra café and its directors are facing court for alleged serious contraventions of record-keeping and payslip laws.

Fair Work Ombudsman to audit 200 businesses in Wide Bay region

The Fair Work Ombudsman has contacted 200 businesses in Queensland’s Wide Bay region as part of a new proactive compliance and education campaign.