Casual Conversion
Decisions on the right of casual employees to convert to permanent employment.
100 casual conversion decisions on file. Plain-English summaries with links to the original judgment. Ask the AI advisor about your situation — Plus members get full case-law citations in answers.
the Applicant v The Marlow Family Trust No3
[2026] FWCFB 132 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a casual chef at several Sydney hotels operated by the Marlow Family Trust No 3. He applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy after being removed from the staff roster. De…
United Workers' Union (108V) v Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1297 · Fair Work Commission
The United Workers' Union (UWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission under s.739 of the Fair Work Act 2009 on behalf of its members, disputing how Clause 13 of the Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd National Logistics Suppo…
[2026] FWCFB 44
[2026] FWCFB 44 · Fair Work Commission
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (MUA) appealed a Fair Work Commission decision concerning public holiday pay for shiftworkers at Sydney International Container Terminals Pty Limited (SICTL). The d…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-16-luck-bird-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with The Luck Bird Pty Ltd, trading as Carlucci’s Restaurant in Templestowe, Melbourne. The restaurant underpaid 38 employees, including visa holders an…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-26-sadamatsu-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, a former part-owner and manager of the ‘Miso World Square’ Japanese restaurant in Sydney. It is alleged that between June 2020 and September 2022…
[2026] FWC 189
[2026] FWC 189 · Fair Work Commission
Tamara Depp (the Applicant) sought an unfair dismissal remedy from Oz Seaside Hair And Beauty Pty Ltd (the Respondent). The Applicant started working for the business on 16 January 2024, under a previous owner. The Respo…
[2026] FWC 48
[2026] FWC 48 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a delivery person for Portier Pacific Pty Limited (Uber Eats) from November 2022 until July 2025. On 29 July 2025, Uber Eats deactivated his access to the Uber Delivery Platform. This followed two…
[2025] FWC 3130
[2025] FWC 3130 · Fair Work Commission
ALDI Foods Pty Ltd sought approval for three enterprise agreements: the ALDI Prestons Agreement 2024, the ALDI Jandakot Agreement 2025, and the ALDI Stapylton Agreement 2025. The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees A…
[2026] FWC 253
[2026] FWC 253 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Exclusive Contracting (WA) Pty Ltd on 25 July 2025, after making comments at a company meeting about Chinese workers in the construction industry. the Applicant, a Ceiling Fixer employed …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-14-unsw-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a penalty against the University of New South Wales (UNSW) for record-keeping failures. Between 2017 and 2022, UNSW failed to keep records for 63 casual academic employees, including hours…
the Applicant v National Workplace Safety Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1640 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with National Workplace Safety Services Pty Ltd. He was classified as a regular casual employee. the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim. The company objected to the jurisdictio…
the Applicant v Spark Event Workforce Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1687 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application under section 394 of the Fair Work Act. The Applicant worked for Spark Event Workforce Pty Ltd as a casual employee. She argued that the Fair Work Commission should not be satisfied w…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-18-fajloun-motor-group-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd, which previously operated an Ultra Tune franchise in Yagoona, New South Wales, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company employed a worker in an automotive admin…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-17-bulmer-farms-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Bulmer Farms Pty Ltd, a vegetable farm in Lindenow, Victoria. The farm allegedly underpaid 28 migrant workers from Kiribati, Timor Leste, and the Solomon Islands…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-12-utas-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Tasmania signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying more than $21.4 million in underpayments to over 10,000 staff across an 11-year period. Most of the affected sta…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-11-gami-chicken-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and back-pay orders against Vanna Taing, Brandon Bui, and Gary Lai, former operators and a human resources employee of a Gami Chicken & Beer franchise outlet ('Gami-Southland') i…
[2025] FWCA 2640
[2025] FWCA 2640 · Fair Work Commission
Hawthorne Civil Pty Ltd sought approval for a Greenfields agreement, the GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL STAGE 3 PROJECT AGREEMENT, with the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). The Australian Workers Union…
[2025] FWC 1806
[2025] FWC 1806 · Fair Work Commission
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) sought a declaration that bargaining with Ulan West Operations Pty Ltd for an enterprise agreement covering Deputies at the Ulan West…
[2025] FWCFB 264
[2025] FWCFB 264 · Fair Work Commission
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) sought an intractable bargaining declaration from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding an enterprise agreement for Deputies emplo…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-25-queensland-university-of-technology-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has paid over $1.9 million to 433 staff members who were underpaid. The underpayments occurred at campuses in Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, across five faculties. Aff…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-18-harmans-food-group-and-harman-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Ilhan Harman, the former sole director of Harmans Food Group Pty Ltd, which operated kebab shops ('Hero Kebab and Café') in central Queensland, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The penalty rela…
[2025] FWCFB 231
[2025] FWCFB 231 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by the Tamworth Dementia Respite Service Inc (TDRS) from March 2021 as Managing Coordinator of Operations. By April 2025, the TDRS faced financial difficulties, including unpaid superannuation …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-25-the-university-of-wollongong-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Wollongong signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will complete more than $6.6 million in payments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,340 underpaid staff. Most affe…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-19-ella-group-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed their failure to comply with a Complianc…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-19-mccrystal-agricultural-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
McCrystal Agricultural Services Pty Ltd, a Queensland labour hire business and sweet potato farm, and its sole director Russell McCrystal, have been penalised for unlawfully deducting pay from migrant employees. The Fair…
[2025] FWCFB 139
[2025] FWCFB 139 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Offshore Services Pty Ltd and the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) were bargaining for an enterprise agreement to cover around seven employees who work on a floating liquified natural gas facility, the Prelude, offsh…
[2025] FWC 1976
[2025] FWC 1976 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Principle Technical Specialist at Intersystems Australia Pty Ltd, requested to work from home two days a week, citing caring responsibilities for his children and work-life balance. The company, which op…
[2025] FWC 1529
[2025] FWC 1529 · Fair Work Commission
Erin Henderson was dismissed from her position at Woolworths Group Limited on March 5, 2025, following a period of absence related to a worker's compensation claim. She initially filed an unfair dismissal application wit…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-06-20-hay-and-miller-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Amanda Hay and Suzanne Miller, former operators of 'The Pantry at Corrimal' restaurant in Wollongong, NSW. The action relates to alleged underpayment and failure to …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-06-19-sunshine-coast-frac-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting inspections of 34 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafés in Noosa Heads, Noosaville, and Tewantin, Sunshine Coast. The inspections began on June 18, 2025. They aim to check for un…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-06-04-my-big-fat-greek-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Big Fat Greek (Belmore) Pty Ltd and its sole director, the Respondent. The company, which previously operated a fast food outlet in Belmore, Sydney, allegedly un…
[2025] FWC 1336
[2025] FWC 1336 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from Orientile Pty Ltd on 28 February 2025, after 15 years of employment. Orientile, a small business selling imported tiles with 9 employees, claimed the dismissal was a genuine redundancy du…
[2025] FWC 1177
[2025] FWC 1177 · Fair Work Commission
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) applied for entry permits for Joshua Thompson and Dylan Howard, who are employed as an organiser and Civil and Regional Construction Co-Ordinator respective…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-05-12-veens-ligitation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Veens Group Pty Ltd, a housing construction company based in Harrington Park, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compl…
[2025] FWCFB 82
[2025] FWCFB 82 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a teacher at Sacred Heart Primary School Pymble, requested a flexible work arrangement to return from parental leave. She sought to work part-time in term 1 and continue in term 2, initially not returning …
[2025] FWC 866
[2025] FWC 866 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) sought a regulated labour hire arrangement order under the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning Skilled Workforce Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd (Skilled) and Mt Arthur Coal Pty Limited (BHP). Skilled…
[2025] FWC 317
[2025] FWC 317 · Fair Work Commission
Elizabeth Naden (Applicant), a teacher and Religious Education Coordinator at a Catholic school, sought a determination regarding her return to work from parental leave. She requested a part-time arrangement working thre…
[2024] FWCFB 451
[2024] FWCFB 451 · Fair Work Commission
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEA) sought registration as an organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The United Workers’ Union (UWU) objected, arguing the AEA cou…
[2025] FWCFB 53
[2025] FWCFB 53 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) sought regulated labour hire arrangement orders under the Fair Work Act 2009 concerning CoreStaff NSW Pty Ltd and Skilled Workforce Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd. These companies supply labour…
[2023] FWCFB 176
[2023] FWCFB 176 · Fair Work Commission
The United Workers Union (UWU), Australian Education Union (AEU), and Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) jointly applied for a supported bargaining authorisation under the Fair Work Act 2009. This authorisati…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-02-17-klm-gupta-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant and Loveleen Gupta were penalized for underpaying four migrant workers at two United Petroleum-branded outlets in Sandy Bay and Kingston, Tasmania, between December 2020 and February 2021. The workers, incl…
[2025] FWCFB 13
[2025] FWCFB 13 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from his role as a Numerical Modeller at KCB Australia Pty Ltd on 21 June 2024, due to alleged performance issues. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease on 17 July 2024, shortly after his …
[2025] FWC 78
[2025] FWC 78 · Fair Work Commission
Rose Nagy worked as a casual labour hire worker with Workforce Recruitment Labour Services Pty Ltd, then transitioned to ProQuest Recruitment Pty Ltd. She was assigned to Central HealthCare (later Sigma HealthCare) for a…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-01-23-rj-cornish-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
R J Cornish & Co. Pty Ltd, a fruit grower in Cobram and Muckatah, Victoria, made unlawful wage deductions totaling $126,859 from the wages of 112 employees between July 2017 and June 2024. The deductions were for power l…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-01-16-navasardyan-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Griffon Alpha Group Pty Ltd, a now deregistered security company in Perth. It is alleged that the Respondent was involved …
the Applicant v Eden Ritchie Recruitment Pty Ltd & Queensland Corrective Services
[2025] FWC 3734 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a claim against Eden Ritchie Recruitment Pty Ltd and Queensland Corrective Services. The claim related to a casual labour hire arrangement. the Applicant worked for Queensland Corrective Services th…
the Applicant v Affinity Nursing Recruitment Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 1999 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Affinity Nursing Recruitment Pty Ltd. She applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair dismissal remedy. The company raised a jurisdictional objection, arguing that the Applic…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-12-06-melotte-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant and her husband operated Hotel Frangos and Café Koukla in Daylesford, Victoria. They deliberately underpaid 97 staff a total of $321,202 between May 2017 and July 2019. The underpaid workers included 15 jun…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-11-26-chatime-franchisor-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Chatime Australia Pty Ltd, a franchisor of Chatime bubble tea stores, and its managing director, Chen 'Charlley' Zhao. Between August and December 2016, employees at 19 Chatime stores…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-09-18-om-shiva-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Wulagi Supermarket in Darwin, and its sole director Vinay Madasu, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into und…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-09-17-lamattina-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
A & G Lamattina & Sons Pty Ltd, a celery producer based in Boneo, Victoria, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court for underpaying three migrant employees. The employees, who held bridging visas and s…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-08-09-ella-group-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance f…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-08-01-south-east-melbourne-food-outlets-wages-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 32 food businesses in south-east Melbourne, including venues in Bentleigh, Carnegie, and Clayton. These inspections followed intelligence from various sources, including anonymous rep…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-07-09-cfmeu-yatala-prison-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and three officials, the Applicant, Travis Brook, and Desmond Savage, have been penalised for unlawful conduct at a construction site in Adelaide. The site …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-07-04-sunshine-coast-frac-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 21 food outlets in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, including restaurants and cafes in Noosa Shire. Inspections were prompted by reports. Investigations found 13 businesses (68%) breac…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-06-26-acug-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
A.C.U.G. (NSW) Pty Ltd and A.C.U.G. (SA) Pty Ltd, part of the Australian Container Unloading Group (ACUG), have signed an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman. They failed to pay minimum hourly rates…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-06-13-newcastle-frac-recoveries-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 43 food outlets in Newcastle, New South Wales, following anonymous reports. The inspections focused on fast food, restaurant, and café businesses. Investigations found breaches of wor…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-06-05-85-degrees-franchisor-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against 85 Degrees Coffee Australia Pty Ltd, the franchisor of the '85 Degrees' brand in Australia. The case involved nine workers employed at eight franchisee-operated outlets i…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-05-15-open-minds-australia-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Open Minds Australia Limited, a disability support charity, has back-paid approximately $4.2 million to around 1,507 current and former employees for underpayments. The underpayments occurred between July 2015 and July 2…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-04-10-dtf-world-square-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
DTF World Square Pty Ltd and Selden Farlane Lachlan Investments Pty Ltd, former operators of Din Tai Fung restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, have been penalized for underpaying vulnerable migrant workers. The Fair Work…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-04-05-university-of-melbourne-adverse-actions-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against the University of Melbourne for adverse action against two casual academics. The academics complained about being required to work more hours than stated in their contrac…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2024-02-02-mr-viet-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent and his partner, who operate two Vietnamese eateries in Adelaide. They are accused of allegedly underpaying 36 workers, primarily Vietnamese inter…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-10-16-winit-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Winit (AU) Trade Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based company providing warehousing and distribution services, underpaid nearly 400 employees, primarily migrant workers, between 2014 and 2019. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated aft…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-09-28-brownport-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Brownport Almonds Pty Ltd, trading as Bright Light, a large almond grower and processor in Hattah, Victoria, has back-paid over $500,000 to 197 current and former employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after rec…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-09-26-unsw-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action against the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The FWO alleges UNSW breached workplace laws between 2017 and 2022. These breaches include failing to keep proper…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-31-agile-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Agile Group (Global) Pty Ltd and the Respondent. An investigation began in January 2022 following a request for assistance from an employee. A Fair Work Inspecto…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-30-lamattina-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against A & G Lamattina & Sons Pty Ltd, a celery producer based in Boneo, Victoria. Three farmhands who held bridging visas and spoke Indonesian and Malay, alleged they …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-15-polytrade-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured $375,515 in penalties against Polytrade (now PT 349 Pty Ltd), PTES 928 Pty Ltd, and company owners the Respondent and her partner. Five migrant workers employed at waste management facilit…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-08-07-stadium-cleaners-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated underpayments to 25 stadium cleaners at Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad Stadium) in Melbourne. The cleaners were paid unlawfully low flat rates between February and June 2017, resulti…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-07-19-apollo-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Apollo Health Limited, a healthcare provider owned by St John Ambulance Western Australia Limited, has back-paid over $4.86 million to 438 current and former employees. The company self-reported underpayments discovered …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-07-05-nq-powertrain-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
NQ Powertrain Pty Ltd, a labour-hire company based in Far North Queensland, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company admitted to breaching workplace laws by underpaying 87 visa holders a to…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-06-30-annual-wage-review-2023-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced an increase to the national minimum wage, effective July 1, 2023. The minimum wage will rise to $23.23 per hour or $882.80 per week for a full-time employee. Casual employees entitle…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-06-22-crown-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth, casino and resort operators, have back-paid over $1.2 million to approximately 200 current and former employees. This followed self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-06-08-sharetea-audits-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 14 Sharetea franchise outlets after receiving reports of potential underpayments. The investigation, which began in April 2022, involved stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Can…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-05-26-cfmmeu-boggo-road-appeal-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and two of its organisers, Andrew Blakeley and Luke Gibson, were taken to court by the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (ABCC) in 20…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-05-11-uts-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has agreed to back-pay over 2,700 current and former casual professional staff more than $4.4 million in underpayments, plus over $1.3 million in superannuation and interest. The…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-05-05-ag-omnibus-may-2023-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is focusing on compliance within the agriculture sector. Since December 2021, inspectors have investigated 330 businesses in regional areas, including the Whitsunday Coast, Adelaide and Adelaide H…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-05-04-zenobia-trading-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Zenobia Trading Pty Ltd, formerly operating 'Zenobia Lebanese Cuisine' in North Strathfield, Sydney, and its sole director, Jorge Ballas, failed to comply with a Compliance Notice. The notice required them to calculate a…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-04-28-melotte-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent and the Second Respondent, a married couple who operated Hotel Frangos and Café Koukla in Daylesford, Victoria. They are accused of allegedly unde…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-04-17-green-clean-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties against Green Clean (Aust) Pty Ltd and a former manager after they underpaid two international students from Nepal. The students worked as casual cleaners between March and June …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-03-28-graham-and-noy-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against Andrew Kevin Graham and Kelly Nicole Noy, former operators of the 'Slice of the Bay' pizza business in Batemans Bay, New South Wales. The action followed a request f…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-03-24-kumar-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Sushil Kumar, a former restaurant operator in Leederville, Western Australia, exploited a Bangladeshi cook who was working in Australia on a subclass 457 visa. The cook was recruited in 2015 and worked at the Bricklane B…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-03-15-equine-robinson-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Equine Robinson Pty Ltd, trading as 'Horse Riding Hinterland' in Tamborine Mountain, and its sole director, Ocean Robinson, failed to back-pay entitlements to a casual horseriding attendant employed between June 2019 and…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-02-10-university-of-melbourne-second-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against The University of Melbourne. The University is alleged to have underpaid 14 casual academics in the Faculty of Arts between February 2017 and December 2019. The …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-02-07-wis-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Seven subsidiaries of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety Pty Ltd (WIS), including J. Blackwood & Son Pty Ltd, Protector Alsafe Pty Ltd, Bullivants Pty Limited, The Workwear Group Pty Ltd, Coregas Pty Ltd, Blacksmith Jacks …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2023-01-27-specialised-linen-services-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured $90,000 in penalties against four companies operating commercial laundry businesses under the name ‘South Pacific Laundry’. These companies are Specialised Linen Services (Sydney), Special…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-12-20-mccullagh-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Brian Douglas McCullagh and Helen June McCullagh, former operators of McCullagh Enterprises, a campervan hire business in Hobart, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The Fair Work Ombudsman inves…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-11-21-dupree-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Gary Dupree, a part-owner and director of companies operating the Solstice Café Restaurant, Jimmy D’s Bar and Grill, and The Moonah Hotel in Hobart, has been penalised. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after Complian…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-11-17-beadon-bay-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Beadon Bay Resort Pty Ltd, located in Onslow, Western Australia, and its director, Emanuel Dillon. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice regarding underpayments to 13 …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-11-04-nq-powertrain-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against NQ Powertrain Pty Ltd, a labour-hire company based in Far North Queensland. The company allegedly underpaid 87 visa holders employed under the Pacific Labour Sch…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-11-03-avant-garde-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Avant-Garde Logistics Solutions Pty Ltd, trading as Apex Logistics, and its former director Yaping Li have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into un…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-11-02-brisbane-food-precincts-report-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 77 businesses in Brisbane food precincts, including Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, and Sunnybank. The investigation found 75% of businesses breached workplace laws. A…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-10-25-mcivor-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, who operates Mack Engineering & Site Services in Logan Village, Queensland, failed to comply with a Compliance Notice. The notice required him to calculate and back-pay entitlements to a welder/labourer he…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-10-24-tipene-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated a roofing business, 'The brothers metal roofing', operated by the Respondent in Sydney. Two workers, a roof plumber and a casual labourer, were employed between March and August 2021.…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-10-13-launceston-food-precincts-report-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 31 businesses in and around Launceston, Tasmania, focusing on food precincts. The investigation found 24 businesses breached workplace laws, resulting in $121,574 in unpaid wages for …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-10-07-rika-foods-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Rika Foods North Melbourne Pty Ltd, a juice and coffee bar in Collingwood, Melbourne, and its sole director, Radomir Pantovic, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice related to unpaid e…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-10-04-big-daddys-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Big Daddy's Pty Ltd, which operates Alf's Café at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. The company and its sole director, Elias Dannaoui, failed to comply with Compliance Notices regardi…
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FWO-2022-09-15-inner-west-melbourne-food-precincts-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of approximately 30 restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets in Melbourne's inner west, including Footscray, West Footscray, Seddon, Yarraville, Newport, and Wi…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2022-09-12-darwin-food-precincts-report-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated 48 businesses in Darwin food precincts, including Darwin City, Casuarina, and Palmerston City. The investigation found 76% of businesses were non-compliant with workplace laws. Many b…
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FWO-2022-08-30-newcastle-university-and-charles-sturt-university-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Newcastle (UON) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) have agreed to back-pay staff a total of approximately $9.4 million due to underpayments. UON admitted to underpaying 7,595 employees between 2014 and …