FWO’s disability support services Inquiry to build culture of compliance

The Fair Work Ombudsman has today launched an Inquiry into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector.

Canberra electrical contracting business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Canberra-based electrical contracting business and its director.

Former Western Sydney café operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a café in Western Sydney for an alleged breach that impacted two migrant workers.

“Defiant” Perth IT company receives maximum available penalty

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured the maximum available penalty in court against an IT company in Perth, with a judge criticising the company for deliberate defiance.

Former Perth pharmacy operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $31,875 in penalties in court against the former operator of a pharmacy in Perth and its director.

IT company owner-operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former owner-operator of an IT services company, alleging he was involved in underpaying workers almost $150,000.

Pay for working through meal breaks in the Live Performance Award

Pay rates for working through meal breaks have been clarified in the Live Performance Award.

Penalty for Adelaide vehicle repair business

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty against the operator of an Adelaide business that failed to back-pay wages owing to a deaf apprentice.

Ramen restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of multiple Japanese noodle eateries in Victoria.

Darwin building and construction company and director penalised $44,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $44,000 in penalties against a residential building and construction company in Darwin, and one of its directors.