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Paid family and domestic violence leave in awards

The Fair Work Commission has issued a provisional decision to include paid family and domestic violence leave in awards for permanent employees. Find out more.

Building business operators penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured court orders for a combined $44,108.50 in penalties and compensation against the operators of a Melbourne building business and its director.

Café operator penalised

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a penalty in court against the operator of a café offering take away services in western Victoria.

Former Perth restaurant operators penalised $77,922

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $77,922 in penalties in court against the former operator of a Perth-based Thai restaurant and its director.

Residential construction company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a construction company that builds residential homes in Melbourne.

Furniture delivery business operator in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operator of a furniture delivery business based in Maitland, NSW.

Home construction contract company in court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a home construction contract company in Melbourne and its director.

New annual wage arrangements in the health services and marine towage industries

There are new annual wage arrangements rules in the Health Services Award and Marine Towage Award, starting from the first full pay period from 9 May 2022

Financial advisory business operators face court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a financial advisory service based in Parramatta, Sydney.