Hair and beauty operator faces legal action over failure to pay compensation

A Melbourne hair and beauty business is facing Court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who had been unfairly dismissed.

Vic petrol station fined $123,000 after showing ‘no contrition’ for underpayments

A Victorian petrol station operator has shown no contrition for underpaying two console operators as little as $10 an hour, resulting in them needing to seek additional income to meet living expenses.

High marks for Tamworth and Armidale employers

More than three-quarters of businesses in Tamworth and Armidale in regional NSW are complying with their record-keeping and pay-slip obligations under federal workplace laws, random checks by the Fair Work Ombudsman have revealed.

Results of live production industry campaign

The Fair Work Ombudsman today released the findings of its recent pro-active education and compliance campaign into the live production industry on the eastern seaboard.

Court action secures $17,000 back-pay for underpaid workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $17,000 back-pay for three workers through its successful legal action against the former operators of two food retail outlets in Albury, regional NSW.

Fines imposed for ignoring back-pay request

The former operators of a regional Victorian restaurant have been fined almost $19,000 for failing to back-pay an underpaid overseas worker.

Spotlight on Katherine mango farms

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will visit mango farms around Katherine, NT, this week to ensure seasonal workers are being paid correctly.

Lending an ear to the needs of small business

The Fair Work Ombudsman will meet with key members of the small business community at a roundtable in Melbourne tomorrow.

Egyptian migrant allegedly underpaid $62,000

An Egyptian migrant who delivered medicines to customers in Sydney was underpaid more than $62,000 over almost four years, it will be alleged in court.

Costly penalty for ignoring back-pay request

A Melbourne dental firm has been fined almost $40,000 for failing to back-pay two employees almost $10,000.