MUA faces court on claims it organised unlawful action

The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is facing legal action after the Fair Work Ombudsman filed court proceedings alleging the union organised a campaign of unlawful industrial action, leading to up to nearly 100 workers withdrawing labour from shipping terminals in Sydney and Brisbane.

Taiwanese company penalised after paying overseas workers less than $5 an hour

A Taiwanese company that last year back-paid almost $900,000 to a team of overseas workers it brought to Australia has now been penalised in Court for ignoring a demand to make further back-payments to two overseas workers it paid less than $5 an hour.

7-Eleven signs on with Fair Work Ombudsman to set the standard for franchising in Australia

Australia’s largest petrol and convenience retailer, 7-Eleven, has signed a Proactive Compliance Deed with the Fair Work Ombudsman which will set a new standard for franchising in Australia.

Aboriginal Corporation must host a community event to help heal after not paying entitlements

An Aboriginal corporation based in Hervey Bay, Queensland, will stage a community event celebrating the diversity of the region as part of its undertaking to remedy the impact its underpayment of entitlements had on care workers.

Gold Coast fruit and vegie wholesaler hit with $76K repayment bill after underpaying casual workers

A Gold Coast business will repay more than $76,000 to two workers who were not paid their correct entitlements after the employer claimed ignorance of his obligations despite 25 years in business.

Metal manufacturer signs workplace pact after underpaying migrant workers $23,000

More than a dozen migrant workers employed at a metal manufacturing business in North West Melbourne have been reimbursed $23,200 following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Sydney Chinese restaurant enters pact to protect workers following $80,000 wage underpayment

Almost $80,000 in unpaid wages and penalties has been returned to 22 workers at a Chinese seafood restaurant in Cabramatta, western Sydney.

Chemist Warehouse added to the growing big brands list of Fair Work Ombudsman partners

Chemist Warehouse has joined a growing list of national brands making a commitment to work with the Fair Work Ombudsman by entering a compliance partnership after back-paying almost 6000 workers more than $3.5 million.

Penalty against Whyalla cleaning operator

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty against the former operator of a cleaning business at Whyalla, in regional South Australia, following the underpayment of eight employees.

Compliance Partnership boosts compliance at Baiada worksites

In its compliance partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman, Baiada Group, Australia’s second largest poultry processer, has significantly improved its workplace practices and addressed the exploitation of vulnerable overseas workers by its contractors.