Company, director face court for allegedly underpaying teenage apprentice almost $6500

The former operator of a Sydney hair and beauty business breached workplace laws by failing to back-pay a teenage apprentice hairdresser almost $6500, the Fair Work Ombudsman alleges.

Marine services company faces court for allegedly underpaying overseas worker

An Australian marine services company is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying a Jamaican national more than $44,000 in just 10 months.

Retail Zoo Group in new partnership

The Retail Zoo Group is the latest major franchisor to sign up to a Pro-active Compliance Deed (PCD) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Extra guidance for employers, employees on small claims court processes

A Small Claims Guide is the latest educational resource now available from the Fair Work Ombudsman to assist both employers and employees.

Businessman to face Court over claims young child-care workers paid as little as $2.15 an hour

A Sydney businessman is to face court over allegations he paid some workers at his former child-care centre less than $4 an hour.

Court action over $16,000 underpayment of young migrant travel consultant

A Melbourne travel services company which paid a young migrant consultant as little as $9 an hour and told her she was a contractor will face court following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Interim freeze order secured against company which allegedly underpaid workers $300,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken the rare step of securing an interim Court Order freezing company assets after commencing legal proceedings against a cleaning company for allegedly underpaying employees more than $300,000.

Court ruling sought on underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken the unprecedented step of seeking an injunction restraining a NSW businessman from underpaying his employees.

Push to end exploitation of trolley collectors

The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging the nation’s major supermarket chains and shopping centres to help stamp out exploitation of vulnerable trolley collectors.

Fair Work Infoline recognised for top customer service

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Infoline – which answers hundreds of queries daily from employees and employers about their workplace rights and obligations - has been recognised for its exceptional customer service.