Minimum wage increases tomorrow

The national minimum wage will increase tomorrow to $23.23 per hour (up from $21.38) or $882.80 per week (up $70.20 from $812.60) based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.

Former regional Victorian eatery operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operators of an eatery in regional Victoria.

Disability support services company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that provides home care and disability services in South-East Queensland.

Former automotive repair operator penalised again

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties in Court for a second time against the former operator of an automotive repair and service business in Melbourne for a breach affecting a young apprentice.

Furniture business operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against operators of a business that manufactured and sold wooden furniture in southern Queensland.

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.