Cleaning business operator penalised in case involving “exploitation of vulnerable workers”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $14,554 penalty in court against a cleaning business operator in Sydney in a case involving “the exploitation of vulnerable workers”.

Sydney childcare centre penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,268 in penalties in court against the operators of a childcare centre in Sydney’s south-west.

Sydney restaurant operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney restaurant for an alleged breach affecting a young worker.

Sydney restaurant and shisha bar manager in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former manager of two restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets in Sydney, for an alleged breach impacting 69 workers.

Breach left family breadwinner needing to borrow heavily from parents

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,549 in court penalties against the operators of a printing and signage business that manufactures and installs signs in the greater southern region of Western Australia.

Recruitment company director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $5,634 penalty in court against the former director of a recruitment company based in New South Wales for a breach affecting a young worker.

Fuel cost recovery: Road transport order issued

The first road transport contractual chain order takes effect from 21 April 2026.

Sydney real estate agency penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $18,290 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Sydney real estate agency and its director in a matter involving a young worker.

Queensland café director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $22,017 penalty in court against the former sole director of a cafe and kiosk company in South-East Queensland.

Fair Work Ombudsman signs EU with underpaying Melbourne restaurant

The Fair Work Ombudsman has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the operator of a Melbourne restaurant which has back-paid more than $194,000 to 38 workers, including visa holders.