New online course for compliance notices

We have a new free online training course to help employers and their representatives understand how to respond if they receive a compliance notice from us.

FWO recovers half a billion dollars in wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced that a record $532 million in unpaid wages and entitlements was recovered for more than 384,000 workers in 2021-22.

Former automotive repair operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $22,200 penalty in court against the former operator of a Melbourne-based automotive repair and service business.

Perth construction business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $36,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a construction company in Perth.

Former Barossa Valley pizza operator penalised again

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in court for a second time against the former operator of a pizza outlet in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia.

Palm Beach cafe operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for nearly $9,000 in penalties and back-payment against the operator of a cafe located in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast.

Former real estate operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a total of $36,000 in penalties and back-payment against the former operator of a real estate agency in northern NSW.

Melbourne painting company faces Court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Melbourne painting business.

Brisbane cleaning business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a cleaning services operator based just north of Brisbane.

Horse trainer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in court against the operator of a horse training business in Victoria.