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.

Penalties against CFMMEU and officials reduced

The Federal Court has reduced the penalties imposed against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and two of its officials.

Commercial carpentry company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a commercial carpentry company on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Hairdressing salon operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,000 in court penalties against the operators of a hairdressing salon in western Sydney.

Construction and home maintenance company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a construction and home maintenance company in Brisbane and one of its directors.

University of Melbourne faces court for alleged underpayments, serious contraventions

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The University of Melbourne, alleging it underpaid casual staff in the Faculty of Arts and made false or misleading records.

85 Degrees franchisor faces Court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced a legal action against a franchisor alleging that as a “responsible franchisor entity” it is legally liable for alleged contraventions by its franchisees, including underpayments of workers.

Subsidiaries of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety sign Enforceable Undertaking

Seven subsidiaries of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety Pty Ltd will back-pay over $4.8 million to over 3,400 underpaid employees nationally and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the FWO.

CFMMEU and officials penalised $328,000 for Brisbane right of entry breaches

The Federal Court has imposed $328,000 in penalties against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and six current and former officials for defying right of entry laws.