Refugees allegedly underpaid

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against a major waste management company, alleging almost $200,000 in underpayments of vulnerable migrant workers.

Vietnamese restaurant in court

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

Canberra restaurant operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of an Italian restaurant in Canberra.

Brisbane painter in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a painting business in Brisbane.

Taiwanese students allegedly underpaid

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against operators of the ’85 Degrees’ café brand.

Former IGA franchisee in Perth faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operators of an IGA supermarket in Perth.

Former Wyong business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of a civil construction business based at Wyong, in NSW.

Brisbane bakery penalised in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $26,460 in penalties in court against the operator of a retail bakery business in the Brisbane suburb of Mount Ommaney.

Disability Services Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking

Disability Services Australia (DSA) has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman and is back-paying employees more than $1.6 million.

Community Engagement Grants Program recipients named

The Fair Work Ombudsman has awarded a total of $7.2 million to five not-for-profit organisations to provide vulnerable groups with advice, information and assistance about workplace laws.