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FWOFair Work Ombudsman · 22 May 2026

FWO v Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd

Citation: FWO-LIT/2025-2026/serotonin-eatery-exercise-education/2026-05-22

At a glance

Respondent
Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd
Penalty
$5,000

What happened

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd. The proceedings related to non-compliance with a compliance notice. Details of the specific breaches are not provided in the source text.

What was decided

Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd was penalised $5,000 for failing to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman compliance notice. The decision was made on 22 May 2026 and is documented as Fair Work Ombudsman v Serotonin Eatery Exercise Education Pty Ltd [2026] FedCFamC2G 917.

What it means for employers

Employers must comply with Fair Work Ombudsman compliance notices. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties, as demonstrated by this case.

What it means for employees

Employees should be aware of their rights and report any concerns about workplace non-compliance to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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This summary was drafted from the published decision and reviewed before publishing. It is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, speak to the Fair Work Ombudsman (13 13 94) or a qualified lawyer. About these summaries & corrections

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