Gold Coast IT services company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured more than $37,000 in penalties and back-pay orders in court against a Gold Coast-based IT services company and its director.

Former Sydney restaurant operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $18,000 in court penalties against the former operators of a restaurant in Sydney’s inner west.

Former furniture delivery business operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $11,322 in penalties in court against the former operators of a furniture delivery business in Maitland, NSW, for a deliberate breach affecting a young worker.

Sydney residential construction company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $22,743 in penalties in court against a Sydney residential building and construction business and an “antagonistic” director.

New shutdown rules for awards

Many awards will have new rules on shutdowns from 1 May 2023.

Hotel operator allegedly underpaid staff more than $320,000

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a regional Victorian hotel and café after staff were allegedly underpaid a total of $320,929.

More than $239,000 recovered for Sydney workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $239,505 in wages for 333 underpaid workers after investigating employers in Sydney’s food precincts.

Construction company penalised

In March 2022, the ABCC commenced court proceedings alleging that Auscare Constructions Pty Ltd had contravened section 35 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act.

Fair Work inspectors target Newcastle eateries

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

$124,186 penalties after Sydney cleaning company again underpaid international students

The FWO has secured $124,186 penalties in court against a Sydney-based cleaning services company and its former manager after they underpaid two visa holders and provided false records.