Former United Petroleum outlet operator in Melbourne faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in relation to a fifth United Petroleum outlet, alleging a former operator of a store in western Melbourne provided false or misleading pay slips and underpaid a migrant worker.

Reminder about changes to pay rates in the Pharmacy Award

Learn more about the recent increases to minimum pay rates under the Pharmacy Award.

$62,000 payday for visa holder worker after Din Tai Fung lawsuit

Guoyong “Jet” Liu found himself in a tough spot as a visa holder worker in Australia. His pay at restaurant Din Tai Fung seemed far too low, but he needed a job.

Severe weather in parts of New South Wales

There may be individuals and workplaces in New South Wales affected by heavy rain and strong winds caused by a bomb cyclone. Learn about your workplace rights and responsibilities if you're affected.

Former cleaning business operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a cleaning business in Sydney for an alleged breach that impacted migrant workers.

Professional services company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $39,600 in penalties in court against a Perth-based company and its former director.

Minimum wage increase starts today

The Fair Work Ombudsman says employers must ensure eligible employees get their 3.5 per cent minimum wage increase from the first full pay period starting on or after today, 1 July 2025.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase by 3.5%. Calculate the new pay rates now. 

FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed

The Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than 500 employers revealed the Australian regions with the worst rates of non-compliance with workplace laws.

Former operators of water management and drainage supplies business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $21,978 in penalties in court against the former operators of a water management and drainage supplies business.