Perth IT company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against an IT company in Perth.

$58,000 back-paid to Melbourne food staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $58,000 for 121 underpaid food outlet employees in south-east Melbourne, following surprise inspections.

Adult retail store in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of an adult retail store in Melbourne.

Perth company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Perth-based company and its director.

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Nearly $200,000 in penalties for sham contracting involving workers with disability

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $197,000 in court-ordered penalties against a Sydney health and wellness research company for contraventions including sham contracting involving workers with disability.

CFMEU and official penalised for improper conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $168,000 in penalties in court against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and one of its officials for improper conduct that included “obnoxious, bullying interactions” at a construction site in Melbourne.

Fixed term contract changes for Live Performance Award

More performers can now be employed under fixed term contracts under the Live Performance Award.

Fair Work Ombudsman statement on CFMEU

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations has written to the FWO regarding alleged serious misconduct within the branches of the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU.

Kebab shops operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Ilhan Harman, who was allegedly involved in operating ‘Hero Kebab and Café’ outlets in various locations in central Queensland.