Media releases

La Trobe University will complete more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 6,700 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an automotive repair and maintenance business in western Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based transport company and its director for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a construction business in Melbourne.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $9,250 penalty in court against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $28,171 in penalties in court against the operators of a café in Melbourne’s south-east.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action for a second time against the operators of a childcare centre in western Sydney.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and its former Victorian Secretary John Setka.

Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) has back-paid 980 staff more than $5.6 million, including superannuation and interest, and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to embed workplace compliance.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $179,221 in penalties in court in relation to underpayments of workers at two United Petroleum-branded outlets in Tasmania.