Media releases
Media Releases | 11 Apr 2016
The former operator of a Melbourne hair and beauty business has been penalised $5100 for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who had been unfairly dismissed.
Media Releases | 09 Apr 2016
The Fair Work Ombudsman today released a Report on the findings of its Inquiry into the 7-Eleven franchise network.
Media Releases | 08 Apr 2016
Following yesterday afternoon’s Full Federal Court decision, the Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016 has commenced operation.
Media Releases | 07 Apr 2016
Another 7-Eleven store in Brisbane is facing Court for allegedly short-changing its workers, including international students, thousands of dollars.
Media Releases | 05 Apr 2016
A Melbourne businessman and his companies have been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in penalties and compensation after trying to use the “corporate veil” to avoid accountability for exploiting two Indian workers.
Media Releases | 01 Apr 2016
Dozens of workers in Canberra have been underpaid more than $22,000, recent investigations by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.
Media Releases | 01 Apr 2016
The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) and one of its officials are facing Court after allegedly threatening and coercing two union members after they refused to take part in a strike.
Media Releases | 31 Mar 2016
Two popular Darwin eateries have been put on notice after they were found to be short-changing overseas workers thousands of dollars.
Media Releases | 30 Mar 2016
Workers in take-away food outlets across Australia have been underpaid hundreds of thousands of dollars, spot checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.
Media Releases | 23 Mar 2016
A federal judge has sounded a warning to massage shops that flouting minimum pay rates will not be tolerated.
