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Rules and entitlements during the end-of-year holiday season

As the holiday season approaches, find out the rules about shutdowns, public holidays and working overtime.

Aruma signs Enforceable Undertaking

Disability support services provider Aruma Services Limited has back-paid Victorian staff more than $6.5 million, including interest and superannuation, and signed an EU with the FWO.

Former carpentry business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a carpentry business in Victoria’s South Gippsland region.

Operators of electrical services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Melbourne-based electrical services company that specialises in home automation systems.

Albury cafe operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a café in Albury, in southern New South Wales.

Darwin supermarket in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of an Indian supermarket in Darwin’s north.

Brownport Almonds signs Enforceable Undertaking

One of Australia’s largest almond growers and processors, Brownport Almonds Pty Ltd, has back-paid staff more than $500,000 and signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

CFMMEU penalised for right of entry breaches

The Federal Court has imposed a total of $66,500 in penalties against the CFMMEU and a former official for unlawful conduct on a Gold Coast construction site.

UNSW faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the University of New South Wales (UNSW), alleging it breached laws relating to record-keeping, pay slips and frequency of wage payments.

CFMMEU penalised for right of entry breaches

The Federal Court has imposed a total of $62,000 in penalties against the CFMMEU and two of its former officials for unlawful conduct on a Brisbane construction site.