Hobart restaurant partners face court

The FWO has commenced legal action against the operators of a Vietnamese restaurant in Tasmania for alleged underpayments and cashback payments relating to two workers totalling more than $250,000.

Dairy farm operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $17,500 penalty in court against the operator of a dairy farm in the Toowoomba region, in Queensland.

Former cafe operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $13,986 in penalties in court against the former operator of a Sydney café.

Brisbane café company and director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court penalties of $170,000 against the operator of a Brisbane café and its director for underpayment of staff and partially paying them in food and drink.

Cupcake retailer and company director penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $49,896 in penalties in court against the operators of the ‘Little Cupcakes’ stores in the Melbourne CBD for underpaying employees.

Electrical business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of an electrical company in south Sydney.

Former hairdressing salon operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of a hairdressing salon located on the Gold Coast.

Manager of food truck manufacturer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in the Federal Circuit Court against the manager of a Melbourne business that built custom food trailers, vans and trucks.

Painting business operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a painting business in Brisbane.

Furniture removalist business faces court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a Brisbane-based furniture removalist business.