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Melbourne construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne construction company and two individuals for alleged breaches affecting a young worker.

Former Sydney electrical services company operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former owner-operator of an electrical services company in Sydney’s Bankstown, alleging he was involved in breaches affecting two young workers.

Central Queensland Uni signs Enforceable Undertaking after underpayments exceed $1.3 million

Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) will back-pay a total of more than $1.3 million, including interest and superannuation, to more than 1000 underpaid employees, after executing an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Security company allegedly failed to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a security services company for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed regular casual worker in Cairns.

Sydney plumbing operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney plumbing business for an alleged breach affecting a young apprentice and a migrant worker.

Gold Coast business operator penalised after responding to the FWO with “utter contempt”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $13,598 in penalty and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a Gold Coast gardening and landscaping business who responded to the FWO with “utter contempt”.

Perth restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $52,242 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against the former operator of a restaurant in Perth.

Yooralla signs Enforceable Undertaking

Disability services provider Yooralla has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after rectifying $2.05 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to more than 1,300 underpaid staff.

G8 Education faces court over $2 million in alleged underpayments and compensation for childcare workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against childcare operator G8 Education Limited, alleging underpayments and seeking compensation of more than $2 million combined for more than 1,400 workers.