Former regional newspaper operator faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a regional newspaper in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales.

Townsville café operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $29,200 in penalties in court against the former operators of a café in northern Queensland.

Brisbane insurance company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $19,000 in penalties in court against an insurance claims management company in the Brisbane CBD and its former director.

Vehicle repair and detailing trader faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a vehicle repair and detailing business in Adelaide.

$475k penalty for exploitation of Taiwanese students

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $475,200 penalty in court against the operator of the 85 Degrees café brand in Australia for exploiting young Taiwanese students in Sydney under the guise of a purported internship arrangement.

Queensland labour-hire company faces court for alleged underpayment of 87 visa holders

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a labour-hire company that operated on farms in Far North Queensland, alleging it underpaid visa holders almost $50,000.

Removal and storage business penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $77,400 in penalties in court against the operators of a furniture removal and storage business in Melbourne.

More than $400,000 recovered for Brisbane workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $404,721 in wages for 623 underpaid workers after investigating employers in Brisbane’s food precincts.

Beauty therapy clinic faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a beauty therapy clinic in north-west Sydney.

Electrical and telecommunications company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based electrical and telecommunications services company and its director.