Packing company delivered $220K penalty after “appalling greed” in underpaying migrant workers

A Melbourne packing services business with a history of short-changing workers and one of its directors have been penalised more than $220,000 for underpaying three staff, including two visa holders.

Judgment confirms Compliance Notice and $77,000 for Indian worker

The Fair Work Ombudsman has won judicial support for the first review of a compliance notice.

New app, heavier penalties reinforce record-keeping as core business

As workers get an innovative new tool to record their hours, it is time for businesses to take record-keeping as seriously as the courts and government.

New app to prevent exploitation of young and migrant workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a new app aimed at tackling the persistent problem of underpayment of young workers and migrant workers around the country.

Regional NSW restaurant commits to change after underpaying workers more than $22,000

A restaurant in regional NSW has agreed to back-pay more than $22,000 to 24 workers - including teenagers paid as little as $7 per hour - following an audit by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue make a public commitment to compliance with workplace laws

One of Australia’s leading businesses in the café sector has made a public commitment to ensure compliance with workplace laws across its 300 plus outlets by partnering with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Former Canberra café operator faces court

The former operator of a Canberra café is facing Court for alleged serious contraventions of record-keeping and pay slip laws.

Perth security company allegedly underpaid guards $200,000

A Perth security company is facing Court for allegedly underpaying its guards more than $200,000.

Gold Coast restaurant operator allegedly paid overseas workers as little as $8 an hour

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a Japanese restaurant on the Gold Coast, alleging his company paid overseas workers as little as $8 an hour and used false records to suggest he paid higher rates.

A warning for growers, hostel owners and labour-hire contractors on wage rates

The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging horticulture businesses to be vigilant when engaging workers from labour-hire operators this harvest season by making themselves aware of the minimum rates of pay for casual pickers under the Horticulture Award.