Operator of two former Cash Converters stores penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $16,000 in penalties in court against a company that formerly operated two Cash Converters stores in Melbourne.

Celery producers penalised nearly $167,000 over migrant exploitation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $166,860 in court-ordered penalties against one of Australia’s largest celery producers for underpaying vulnerable migrant employees more than $91,000.

Statement on planned stoppages and rallies

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is aware of work stoppages and rallies planned to take place this week.

Electrical services business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.

Road transport company and accountant face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Gold Coast-based long distance road transport company and its accountant.

Darwin building and construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a residential building and construction company in Darwin.

Sydney construction business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Western Sydney construction business

Former operators of greengrocer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $7,992 in penalties in court against the former operators of a greengrocer in Melbourne’s east for a breach affecting a young international student.

Former Perth pharmacy operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a pharmacy in Perth.

Statement on protests

After national rallies today, employers are encouraged to notify the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) of any potential unlawful industrial action at their workplace.