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.

New workplace pact aims to improve compliance

South Australia’s Department of State Development is joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help improve compliance with federal workplace laws relating to apprentices and trainees.

Salon operator overhauls workplace practices after underpaying staff approximately $288,000

The operator of seven popular hair salons in Victoria has agreed to review and overhaul its workplace practices after a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation revealed it had underpaid dozens of workers and contravened record-keeping laws.

$33,000 back-paid to Gold Coast workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently assisted three workers on the Gold Coast to recover more than $33,000 in unpaid wages and entitlements.

$50,000 back-pay for north-west Sydney workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assisted two workers in suburbs north-west of Sydney to recover almost $50,000 in unpaid wages and entitlements.

Opening Statement – Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017

Today, Fair Work Ombudsman, Natalie James, gave evidence before the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Bill 2017.

Shipping company in court for allegedly underpaying seafarers by $255,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Norwegian shipping company, alleging it underpaid dozens of foreign crew more than $255,000 while they were working in Australian waters.