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Baby and children’s retailer in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne retailer of baby and children’s products.

Patient transport company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a company that provided patient transport services in Sydney.

CFMEU and officials penalised for unlawful conduct

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $247,540 in penalties against the CFMEU and three of its officials for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide.

More than $220,000 recovered for Sunshine Coast workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $223,107 for 447 underpaid food outlet employees on the Sunshine Coast, following surprise inspections.

Hairdressing operator faces court for third time

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a hairdressing salon in the Central Coast region of New South Wales – including one individual who is before the court for a third time.

Plumbing company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a plumbing company in Victoria’s east.

Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2024

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has announced a 3.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

Minimum wage increases from today

The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers that a 3.75 per cent minimum wage increase should be applied to eligible employees’ pay from the first full pay period starting on or after today, 1 July 2024.

World Vision Australia signs Enforceable Undertaking

World Vision Australia Pty Ltd has back-paid staff more than $6 million, including interest and superannuation, and has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

More than $760,000 recovered for Perth workers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $769,475 for 379 underpaid food outlet employees in Perth, following surprise inspections.