Restaurant operator penalised for “morally moribund” exploitation of Indian couple

A former Victorian restaurant operator has been penalised more than $50,000 and criticised for his “morally moribund” and “calculated and deceitful” exploitation of an Indian couple who were paid no wages for more than a year’s work.

Sushi Go Round signs workplace pact after short-changing visa-holders $123,000

Nine overseas workers employed by a sushi restaurant chain in Brisbane were short-changed more than $123,000 over 16 months, a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.

Court action after young worker allegedly underpaid $26,000 in just three months

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Victorian plumbing business, alleging a young employee was short-changed more than $26,000 over a period of just three months.

Taskforce Cadena uncovers workplace issues in Melbourne, Perth karaoke bars

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the results of an investigation into alleged exploitation of staff working in karaoke bars in Melbourne and Perth.

Salon operator penalised $112,000 for “self-serving piece of subterfuge” in exploiting overseas workers

The operators of an Adelaide hairdressing salon have been penalised a total of $112,000 and ordered to back-pay two exploited Taiwanese hairdressers almost $40,000 following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Compliance partnership back on the table after petrol retailers short-change international students

Fuel retailer United Petroleum is being encouraged to enter a compliance partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help ensure workers at hundreds of petrol stations are being paid properly.

New workplace pact aims to improve compliance

The Recruitment and Consulting Services Association is joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help improve compliance with federal workplace laws.

Pacific Islander visa-holders worked 36 consecutive days, short-changed $14,700

Workers recruited from Vanuatu by a labour-hire operator worked 36 days straight on a NSW North Coast blueberry farm and were underpaid more than $14,700, a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.

Infoline recognised for customer service

The Fair Work Ombudsman has again been recognised for the exceptional customer service provided by its Fair Work Infoline.

Free advice for employers in regional SA

Small business owners in regional South Australia will have the opportunity to engage with experts from the Fair Work Ombudsman next month as part of the SA Small Business Commissioner’s Bizlinks South-East Roadshow.