Former Chatime franchisee and directors penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $57,800 in penalties in court against a former Chatime bubble tea franchisee in Sydney that underpaid 17 workers through its use of unlawfully low flat rates.

Statement on Crown Resorts

The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting an investigation into Crown Resorts following its self-reported underpayments of its staff.

FWO takes action against CFMMEU

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action in the Federal Court against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union of Australia (CFMMEU) and five of its officials for alleged adverse action and coercion at a Queensland mine.

Former copper mine operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $23,750 in penalties in court against the former operator of a copper mine in far north Queensland.

Italian restaurant operators in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a restaurant in Melbourne.

Food truck business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of a Melbourne business that builds custom food trailers, vans and trucks.

Former Sydney café operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operators of a Sydney café.

Perth mat manufacturer penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $30,870 in penalties in court against the operators of a Perth manufacturer of custom-fit floor, boot and cargo mats for vehicles.

IT services business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operators of an IT services business in Melbourne.

Melbourne retailer penalised for deliberate breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $256,000 in penalties in court, including for five ‘serious contraventions’ under the Protecting Vulnerable Workers laws, against a Melbourne toy retailer company and its director for deliberately underpaying migrant employees.