Sydney printing business faces Court
Media Releases | 08 May 2019
A Sydney printing finishing business and its operator will face the Federal Circuit Court for allegedly failing to satisfy the requirements of a Compliance Notice issued to it by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Hobart massage centres back-pay workers
Media Releases | 06 May 2019
The operator of three massage centres in Hobart will overhaul its workplace practices after the Fair Work Ombudsman found it underpaid 22 employees a total of $39,830
Agri-Labour to pay migrant workers $50,000
Media Releases | 23 Apr 2019
A labour-hire company will change the way it pays its workforce after a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation found it had failed to correctly compensate tomato pickers on a farm near Shepparton for their individual work.
Queensland electrical contractor penalised almost $40,000
Media Releases | 18 Apr 2019
A Queensland electrical contracting company and its director have been penalised for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed, following action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
FWO audits Gami Chicken stores
Media Releases | 11 Apr 2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise audits of popular Korean fried chicken franchise Gami Chicken and Beer today, after receiving concerning requests for assistance from employees.
Massage parlour operator faces court
Media Releases | 11 Apr 2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Victorian massage parlour operator, alleging it underpaid a Chinese worker more than $13,000 and provided false records to inspectors.
Former Chatime franchisee faces court
Media Releases | 04 Apr 2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a former Chatime bubble tea franchisee in Sydney, alleging it underpaid 17 workers more than $46,000.
Restaurant operator facing Court for alleged compensation breach
Media Releases | 29 Mar 2019
The operator of an Indian restaurant in Sydney is facing Court for allegedly breaching a Fair Work Commission order by failing to pay compensation to a visa holder it unfairly dismissed.
Melbourne Chinese restaurant faces Court
Media Releases | 26 Mar 2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action against the former operator of a Melbourne restaurant, alleging it underpaid a migrant employee almost $70,000 and provided false records to inspectors during the investigation.
NSW service station chain faces court
Media Releases | 25 Mar 2019
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a major service station chain for allegedly underpaying 22 employees $62,393 at sites across regional NSW.