Construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a New South Wales building and construction company and its director.

Food waste transport company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a transport company based in the Sunshine Coast region and its director.

Cyclone impacting parts of Australia

There may be individuals and workplaces affected by the cyclone in parts of Queensland and New South Wales.

La Trobe University signs Enforceable Undertaking

La Trobe University will complete more than $10.77 million in payments, including superannuation and interest, to more than 6,700 underpaid staff as part of entering into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Automotive repair business in court for matter involving apprentice

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of an automotive repair and maintenance business in western Sydney.

Transport company faces court for alleged failure to pay unfair dismissal compensation

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based transport company and its director for allegedly failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay compensation to an unfairly dismissed worker.

Former construction business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a construction business in Melbourne.

Sydney electrical services business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $9,250 penalty in court against an electrical services business in Western Sydney.

Reminder about changes to casual employment rules

Casual employment rules changed on 26 August 2024, including new pathways to permanent employment that start on 26 February 2025.

Melbourne café operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $28,171 in penalties in court against the operators of a café in Melbourne’s south-east.