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Sydney lighting company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a lighting business in Sydney.

Commercial laundry business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a commercial laundry business trading as South Pacific Laundry for allegedly underpaying 26 employees more than $26,000.

Trolley collecting operator penalised

29 November 2021 The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $7560 penalty in court against the operator of a trolley collecting business in regional NSW for failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order. 

Former La Porchetta franchisee penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $10,656 penalty in court against the former operator of a La Porchetta pizza outlet in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Electrical Award changes for casual employees

The Fair Work Commission has clarified how certain casual penalty and overtime rates should be calculated under the Electrical Award.

Beauty salon operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $6,000 in penalties in court against the operators of Bestie House Salon in the Adelaide CBD.

Sydney cafe operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Sydney café.

Furniture transport business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a Brisbane-based business that transports furniture.

Horse trainer in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a horse training business in Victoria.

Adelaide restaurant obstructed inspector

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $78,220.80 in penalties in court against the operators of a Japanese restaurant in Adelaide.