Security and communications business penalised
Media Releases | 16 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $8,505 against the operators of a Brisbane-based security and communications installation services business for failing to comply with a Compliance Notice.
Security company penalised
Media Releases | 16 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties totalling $68,560 against the former directors of a Coffs Harbour security contractor found to have underpaid 14 employees almost $94,000.
Qantas signs Court-Enforceable Undertaking
Media Releases | 13 Mar 2020
Qantas Airways Limited (Qantas) has entered into a Court-Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will back pay hundreds of workers millions of dollars.
Melbourne clothing retailer faces court
Media Releases | 12 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a clothing retail store in Melbourne.
Audits recover $1.3 million for underpaid workers
Media Releases | 11 Mar 2020
A nationwide Fair Work Ombudsman audit of 1217 businesses in industries including hospitality, domestic construction, retail, manufacturing and administration services has recovered $1,326,125 for underpaid employees.
Bondi venue in court
Media Releases | 11 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of Upper East Side Bondi, a restaurant and bar in Sydney’s east.
Court upholds Compliance Notice
Media Releases | 09 Mar 2020
The Federal Circuit Court has confirmed a Compliance Notice issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman to a transport company operating in NSW, after the company applied to have the notice reviewed by the Court.
Brisbane sole trader faces legal action
Media Releases | 09 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane sole trader for allegedly underpaying a young employee more than $5,000 and failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order.
Richmond and Prahran cafés face court
Media Releases | 02 Mar 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against two companies for allegedly failing to comply with a Compliance Notice.
Trucking business faces court
Media Releases | 27 Feb 2020
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against Trucking Services Pty Ltd, a road transport business based on the Gold Coast.