CFMMEU penalty for unlawful picketing increased

The Federal Court has increased a penalty against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) for unlawful picketing of a Canberra building site in 2018.

Brisbane engineering company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based structural engineering company and one of its directors.

Former tyre maintenance and fitting company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $15,982 in penalties in court against a former tyre maintenance and fitting company in South-East Queensland.

Dentist faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a dental practice at Ballina, in northern NSW.

Former burger outlet operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $15,717.60 in penalties in court against the former operators of a burger outlet in Melbourne’s south-east.

Echuca café operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $17,982 in penalties in court against the operators of a café in regional Victoria.

Former campervan hire business operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $6,000 in penalties in court against the former operators of a campervan hire business in Hobart.

Australian Unity signs Enforceable Undertaking

Health, wealth and care company Australian Unity Limited has back-paid staff in Victoria and NSW more than $6.8 million and entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Former Gold Coast real estate lead generation company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $36,000 in court penalties against a company that formerly created leads for investment properties, and its director.

Home construction contract company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $8,491 in penalties in court against a home construction contract company in Melbourne and its director.