Physiotherapy business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a physiotherapy business in Southport on the Gold Coast.

Cleaning business operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney cleaning business.

Construction business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a residential building and construction business near Hobart.

Sydney refrigeration business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a western Sydney-based refrigeration business and its director.

Brisbane café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $36,000 in court against the former operators of a Brisbane café for breaching a Fair Work Commission order by failing to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

Hairdressing salon operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a $4,000 penalty, and more than $22,000 in payments to a worker, against the operator of a hairdressing and barber business in Melbourne’s inner north.

Transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $25,200 penalty in court against a Sydney-based passenger transport company.

FWO takes action against Commonwealth Bank

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court against Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Commonwealth Securities Limited (CommSec), for alleged contraventions of the Fair Work Act for failing to pay 7,425 workers $16.44 million.

Restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a restaurant in Melbourne.

Brisbane sole trader penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $30,000 penalty in court against a Brisbane sole trader for underpaying a young employee and breaching a Fair Work Commission order.