Building business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a building business in Victoria.

Former hotel operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $3,500 in penalties in court against the former operator of the Farmers Arms Hotel in Newry in Victoria.

Queensland construction company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $53,000 in penalties in court against the operators of a Queensland business in the construction industry for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order by failing to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed.

Trucking company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $20,000 penalty in court against a road transport business based on the Gold Coast.

Civil works company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against a civil works company located in the Gold Coast hinterland region in Queensland.

Former La Porchetta franchisee in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of a La Porchetta pizza outlet in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Adelaide Chinatown eateries face workplace audits

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is making surprise visits to restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets in Adelaide’s Chinatown precinct this week, including the Adelaide Central Market.

Two Subway franchisees in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of two Subway outlets in Adelaide.

Hobart café operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a Hobart café.

Over $580,000 recovered for Hobart workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recovered $582,450 in wages for 376 underpaid workers after auditing Hobart’s ‘cheap eats’ food precincts.