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David Jones and Politix sign Enforceable Undertakings

David Jones Pty Ltd and Cicero Clothing Pty Ltd (Politix) will back-pay about $1.9 million and $2.1 million respectively to over 7,000 underpaid employees, and have each signed an EU with the FWO.

Perth eateries checked for underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise inspections of food outlets in Perth this week to check workers are getting the right pay and entitlements.

Penalties against CFMMEU and officials reduced

The Federal Court has reduced the penalties imposed against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and two of its officials.

Important information for the building and construction industry

From 10 November 2022, the Australian Building and Construction Commission’s role enforcing the Fair Work Act in the building and construction industry will transfer to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Pay secrecy, job ads and flexible work

Find information on new rules about pay secrecy, job ads, flexible work and fixed term contracts.

Commercial carpentry company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a commercial carpentry company on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

Hairdressing salon operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,000 in court penalties against the operators of a hairdressing salon in western Sydney.

Construction and home maintenance company faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a construction and home maintenance company in Brisbane and one of its directors.

University of Melbourne faces court for alleged underpayments, serious contraventions

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The University of Melbourne, alleging it underpaid casual staff in the Faculty of Arts and made false or misleading records.

85 Degrees franchisor faces Court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has for the first time commenced a legal action against a franchisor alleging that as a “responsible franchisor entity” it is legally liable for alleged contraventions by its franchisees, including underpayments of workers.