Adelaide freight transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $19,000 in penalties in court against an Adelaide freight transport company and its director.

Wheat farm operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that operates a wheat farm in the far north of New South Wales.

More than $360,000 recovered for Perth security staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $368,666 for 102 underpaid security guards and supervisors after investigating companies engaged to provide security around Perth.

Former Perth restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $27,930 in court penalties against the former operators of a restaurant in Perth.

Melbourne residential building company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based residential building company and one of its directors.

South-West WA farms checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman has made surprise inspections of agriculture businesses around Western Australia’s Bunbury region to check workers are getting the right pay.

Motor vehicle repair company director in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the director of a motor vehicle repair company that was based at West Ryde, in Sydney’s north-west.

Perth real estate agency penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $17,982 in court penalties against the operators of a real estate and business brokering company in Perth.

David Jones and Politix sign Enforceable Undertakings

David Jones Pty Ltd and Cicero Clothing Pty Ltd (Politix) will back-pay about $1.9 million and $2.1 million respectively to over 7,000 underpaid employees, and have each signed an EU with the FWO.

Perth eateries checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of food outlets in Perth this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.