Brisbane staff share $140,000 back-pay

Dozens of employees of a major Brisbane company are to be back-paid almost $140,000 following an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Company and director to face legal action after compensation order goes unpaid

In an Australian first, a Melbourne company will face legal action for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate a young employee who had been unfairly dismissed.

Internships & unpaid work - update

In February, 2013, the Fair Work Ombudsman released the findings of a major report into unpaid work, internships and unpaid trials.

Accommodation industry signs up to workplace pact to improve compliance

Hotels, resorts, motels, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, bed and breakfast establishments, guesthouses, serviced and time-share apartments throughout Australia are joining forces with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve compliance with federal workplace laws across the accommodation sector.

Small business can count on our help – deal?

The Fair Work Ombudsman has today reassured the small business community of its commitment to helping employers understand and comply with workplace laws.

Carwash operator fined over ‘deliberate and calculated’ underpayment of young staff

The operators of a chain of Sydney carwash outlets have been fined a total of $90,000 after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found they had underpaid hundreds of workers.

Free online assistance for businesses to manage employee performance

A free online learning course that offers advice about promoting good staff performance and effectively addressing underperformance can help employers boost the productivity of their businesses.

Court action over alleged failure to back-pay hairdresser more than $4000

The operator of a hair and beauty salon in western Sydney breached workplace laws by failing to back-pay an underpaid employee more than $4600, the Fair Work Ombudsman alleges.

Record-keeping message for SA, WA and NT

In a bid to raise awareness of record-keeping obligations, the Fair Work Ombudsman is planning site visits to 450 businesses throughout South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory over the next month.

Fair Work Ombudsman to review entitlements of overseas visa-holders on working holidays

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced it will conduct a review of the wages and conditions of overseas workers in Australia on the 417 Working Holiday Visa.