Court rules on age discrimination case

The Federal Circuit Court in Brisbane has ruled on the Fair Work Ombudsman’s first litigation relating to discrimination on the grounds of age.

Cairns sushi bar to back-pay almost $50,000 to five Japanese, Korean employees

The operators of two sushi kiosks in Cairns underpaid five casual employees almost $50,000 in less than six months, the Fair Work Ombudsman has found.

Spot checks reveal high compliance rates on Atherton Tablelands – but many workers still underpaid

Random audits of fruit and vegetable farms in Far North Queensland have revealed strong compliance with federal workplace laws, the Fair Work Ombudsman announced today.

Businessman, companies face court for allegedly underpaying staff $870,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal proceedings against Sydney man Kia Silverbrook and three companies he has operated, alleging 21 employees are owed more than $870,000 in wages and entitlements.

Café operators face court for allegedly paying international students just $8 an hour

The operators of a café in Melbourne are to face court over allegations they paid foreign students as little as $8 an hour.

Fair Work Ombudsman to visit Gove Peninsula

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit the Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory next week to educate employers and workers about their workplace rights and responsibilities.

Queensland security company fined over deliberate underpayments

The owner-operators of a security business in regional Queensland have been penalised a total of $67,040 for deliberately underpaying a security officer more than $40,000.

50,000 callers seek Helpline assistance

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s small business helpline has responded to more than 50,000 calls from small business operators since it was launched in December.

Melbourne businessman fined over $22,000 underpayments of Thai employee

The former operator of a Melbourne electrical manufacturing business has been fined $7854 over the underpayment of an immigrant worker.

Help for hiring staff on hand for small businesses

The Fair Work Ombudsman today launched a guide to hiring new employees for small business, offering straight-forward advice about employing new staff.