Petrol operators allegedly underpaid visa holders
Media Releases | 08 Oct 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the former operators of a petrol station on the NSW Central Coast who allegedly underpaid two migrant workers over $50,000.
FWO takes Crust pizza franchisee to Court
Media Releases | 04 Oct 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against a Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar franchisee in Melbourne, alleging it underpaid seven employees on student visas a total of $35,725.
Melbourne cleaning operator penalised $144,000
Media Releases | 25 Sep 2018
The Federal Circuit Court has ordered David Leslie Hinchcliffe to pay $25,000 and his company Davdot Pty Ltd to pay $119,000 for underpaying three casual employees, two of whom were migrant workers, following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Café franchisor improves workplace compliance
Media Releases | 21 Sep 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has published a report on its compliance partnership with Minor DKL Food Group Pty Ltd (MDKL), which owns the Coffee Club, Ribs & Rumps, Coffee Hit and Veneziano Coffee Roasters brands.
Wok Me penalised for underpayment
Media Releases | 21 Sep 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $72,576 in penalties against the former operators of a fast food outlet in northern Queensland for underpaying a 71-year-old employee.
Court orders media company and director to pay $570,000
Media Releases | 20 Sep 2018
A company that operated news websites covering regional Queensland and its director have been penalised a total of $264,924 for underpaying young journalists and production staff following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
FWO audits 33 Domino's stores
Media Releases | 07 Sep 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman is calling on Domino’s head office to take action after finding breaches of workplace law across 19 stores in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
$10k penalty for former owner of Adelaide nail salon
Media Releases | 30 Aug 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $10,560 penalty against the former owner of a nail salon in Adelaide for his role in underpaying several employees.
Woolworths signs up to protect cleaners
Media Releases | 29 Aug 2018
Woolworths Group Limited has committed to protecting the rights of the workers in its cleaning services supply chain by entering into a new Compliance Partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
FWO to conduct 200 workplace audits in NSW
Media Releases | 28 Aug 2018
The Fair Work Ombudsman will audit at least 200 businesses across outer west Sydney, the Blue Mountains and Wollondilly in its latest proactive compliance and education campaign.