FWO alleges Victorian grower underpaid vulnerable pickers

The FWO has commenced legal action against a farm business in Werribee South, Victoria, alleging it underpaid two employees more than $28,000, falsified records, and made unlawful deductions.

Crown signs Enforceable Undertaking

Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth have back-paid employees more than $1.2 million, including superannuation, interest and an additional gratuity payment, and signed an EU with the FWO.

Vehicle repair company operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former owner-operator of an industrial vehicle maintenance and repair company that was based in Victoria’s East Gippsland region.

Dietician business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a dietician business in Adelaide.

Former Gami Chicken & Beer outlet operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of a Gami Chicken & Beer franchisee outlet in Melbourne’s south-east.

NDIS support services provider faces court

The FWO has commenced legal action against the operators of a business providing support services in Victoria under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Former Espresso Warriors franchisee penalised

The FWO has secured a $20,000 penalty in court against the former operator of an Espresso Warriors café in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales for a breach affecting a migrant worker.

Salon operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $27,475 in penalties in court against the operators of a hairdressing and beauty business in Melbourne.

$32 million back-pay as Suncorp signs Enforceable Undertaking

Suncorp has back-paid staff about $32 million, including interest and superannuation, and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Nearly $90,000 recovered for Sharetea workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $89,952 in unpaid wages for 36 workers after investigating 14 outlets of bubble tea chain Sharetea.