Fair Work Ombudsman crackdown on dodgy job ads

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s crackdown on illegal job advertisements has led to employers being hit with more than $89,000 in fines, with job websites also called upon to do better.

CFMEU and officials penalised for improper conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $108,980 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Melbourne.

Gold Coast telecommunications director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $6,000 penalty in court against the former director of a Gold Coast telecommunications company.

Eagers Automotive Limited companies back-pay $16 million, sign Enforceable Undertaking

Australia’s largest car dealership business, Eagers Automotive Limited (EAL), has back-paid more than $16 million including interest and superannuation to staff underpaid by five of its subsidiaries, who have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

More than $280,000 recovered for Newcastle workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $281,729 for 305 underpaid food outlet employees in Newcastle, following surprise inspections.

Disability services business operator back in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action for a second time against the operator of a disability support services business operating in southern New South Wales.

Residential building and construction services business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a residential building and construction services business in south-west Sydney.

Former shoe retailer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $86,674 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the former operators of a Sydney shoe retailer after they failed to back-pay a worker and issue pay slips.

85 Degrees franchisor penalised $1.44 million

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $1.44 million against the franchisor of the ‘85 Degrees’ brand in Australia for its “systematic failure to ensure compliance within its franchise network”, including underpayments at a number of its Sydney franchisee outlets.

Former security services company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $22,200 penalty in court against a former security services company that was based in Melbourne.