New workplace pact aims to improve compliance

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help improve compliance with federal workplace laws relating to apprentices and trainees.

Results of Kangaroo Island campaign

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of its recent pro-active education and compliance campaign on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Businesswoman back in court over fresh allegations of exploitation of overseas workers

A businesswoman fined almost $60,000 last year for deliberately exploiting overseas backpackers – but who has not paid the penalty – will face court for a second time over fresh allegations that she continues to exploit vulnerable overseas workers in Perth.

Muffin Break stores to reimburse underpaid Chinese student $20,000

A 24-year-old Chinese student who worked at two Muffin Break stores in Melbourne was underpaid almost $20,000, an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman has found.

$25,000 returned to Taiwanese backpackers

Three Taiwanese backpackers have been reimbursed more than $25,000 after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found they had been underpaid.

Do your homework before buying a business and avoid picking up a bill for costly mistakes

The Fair Work Ombudsman today sounded a warning to potential buyers of existing businesses to ensure they double-check the terms and conditions of their new employees.

Coles accepts “ethical and moral responsibility” to help end exploitation of vulnerable trolley collectors

Coles is the first major supermarket chain to publicly declare it has an “ethical and moral responsibility” to join with the Fair Work Ombudsman and stamp out exploitation of vulnerable trolley collectors.

Legal action alleges further underpayment of NSW hairdressers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced further legal action relating to alleged underpayments of hairdressers at a business operated by NSW businessman Nelvin Nitesh Lal.

High marks for Townsville employers

More than three-quarters of Townsville businesses are complying with their record-keeping and pay-slip obligations under federal workplace laws, random checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.

Company, director fined almost $50,000 for ignoring unfair dismissal compensation Order

A Melbourne company and its director have been fined almost $50,000 for ignoring a Fair Work Commission Order to pay $2200 compensation to a young employee who had been unfairly dismissed.