Queensland dairy farm operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a dairy farm in the Toowoomba region, in Queensland.

Wages recovered for stadium cleaners

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recovered $25,292 in unpaid wages for 270 employees after investigating companies contracted to clean some of the nation’s leading stadiums.

Chemist Warehouse partnership improves compliance

Major pharmacy franchise CW Retail Services Pty Ltd (Chemist Warehouse) has back-paid employees and improved its payroll practices following a three-year compliance partnership with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Tasmanian restaurant operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $14,500 in penalties in court against the operators of the Jade Willow Chinese Restaurant located at Ulverstone in Tasmania.

Electrical services business in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against an electrical services business based in Brisbane.

Over $160,000 recovered in Korean worker audits

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $161,551 in unpaid wages for 284 workers after a national proactive investigation of 51 fast food outlets, restaurants and cafés employing Korean workers.

FWO takes action against Brisbane café

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in court against the operator of a Brisbane café alleging breaches including that employees were partially paid in food and drink.

Hairdressing salon operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the operator of a Melbourne hairdressing salon.

Building waste recycler in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against Natjon Constructions Pty Ltd the NSW-based operator of a building waste recycling yard in Geelong, Victoria.

Fremantle restaurant penalised for “disregard” of law

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $21,924 in penalties in Court against the operators of the Soma Kitchen restaurant in Fremantle, Western Australia.