Supporting workers in closing power stations

When a coal-fired or gas-fired power station closes, affected workers may be able to access support from their employer and the Australian Government.

Hamilton Island operators sign Enforceable Undertaking

The companies responsible for the operation of Hamilton Island in Queensland have back-paid staff more than $28.1 million and have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Cosmetics clinic operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a cosmetics clinic in Melbourne, including for allegedly providing an employee a false pay slip.

Sydney childcare centre in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a childcare centre in Sydney’s south west.

Changes to shift rates in the Textile and Clothing Award

Afternoon and night shift rates under the Textile Award have recently changed.

Victorian fruit grower signs EU after unlawful wage deductions

A Goulburn Valley fruit growing company has signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve its workplace compliance after it made unlawful wage deductions of nearly $127,000 from 112 employees.

Changes to minimum pay rates in the Nurses Award

Find out about the changes to minimum pay rates for aged care employees under the Nurses Award and access updated tools and resources.

Recruitment company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a recruitment company based in New South Wales and its director.

Road transport company penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $7,200 in penalties in court against a road transport company in south-west Sydney and one of its directors.

Perth security guards deliberately underpaid more than $900,000, FWO alleges

The FWO has commenced legal action against the former operator of a Perth security company, alleging he was involved in underpaying workers more than $900,000.