More exploitation allegations against Melbourne burger bar operator

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced a second litigation against the operator of a Melbourne burger bar for allegedly exploiting more young and overseas workers.

Dark day for windscreens company penalised almost $85,000 for exploiting employees

An Adelaide car windscreens company and its director have been penalised almost $85,000 after exploiting seven employees, including one who was paid a flat hourly rate of just $12.50 for a period of 10 years.

Young apprentice pastry chef short-changed $7000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $7000 back-pay for a young worker at a food manufacturing business in inner Sydney.

Cleaning company signs undertaking to prevent repeat of underpayment errors

A cleaning services company has back-paid an underpaid worker in regional Victoria almost $3000 and agreed to make a $1000 donation, following intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Joint campaign by FWO and ASIC proves a success

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered almost $40,000 for underpaid Brisbane workers as part of a joint campaign with Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Tasmanian restaurant to dish-up $20,000 back-pay to underpaid staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman is issuing businesses a warning about the dangers of paying flat rates after a restaurant on Tasmania’s east coast underpaid five employees more than $20,000.

Carpentry business hit with $38,000 in penalties after ignoring compensation order

A Canberra carpenter and his company have been penalised more than $38,000 after ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

Moree Plains employees short-changed $10,700

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered a total of $10,700 for seven underpaid hospitality employees at a club in the Moree Plains area in northern NSW.

Roxby Downs apprentice short-changed $6500

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $6500 for a young apprentice at Roxby Downs, in northern South Australia.

New Community Engagement Grants Program

Millions of dollars in funding will be provided to community organisations to assist the most vulnerable workers in the community, following the selection of successful recipients under the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Community Engagement Grants Program.