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Enforceable undertakings, compliance notices, and Fair Work Ombudsman enforcement actions.

100 compliance 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.

FWO16 Apr 2026$18,290

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-04-17-drew-and-schofer-cn-penalty-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Drew and Schofer Real Estate Pty Ltd, a Sydney real estate agency, and its director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance Notice

FWO5 Mar 2026$12,375

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-03-06-echuca-kebabs-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd, a take-away food business in Echuca, Victoria, and its sole director, Zekeriye Bilir, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Fair Work

FWO24 Feb 2026$7,789

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-25-agape-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Agape Reablement and Support Services NSW Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based disability support services company, and its sole director, Rowell Ian Mammah Llorente. The

FWO19 Feb 2026$7,749

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-20-threshold-boats-pty-ltd-and-ebeling-cn-litigation · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Threshold Boats Pty Ltd, a Perth boat repair and servicing business, and its sole director and owner, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance N

FWO5 Feb 2026$80,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-06-canberra-electrical-solutions-pty-ltd-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Canberra Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd and its director, Tayfun Yildirim, have been penalized for failing to comply with Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notices. The company employed two workers—an electrical labourer and

FWO1 Feb 2026$9,014

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-02-workplace-medical-consultants-and-zammitt-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd, a patient transport company in Sydney, and its director, David Zammitt, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fai

FWO1 Feb 2026$36,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2026-02-02-well-health-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd, formerly operating Well Health Medical Hub in Merrylands, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a

FWO17 Dec 2025$135,000

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

FWO9 Dec 2025$29,924

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-12-10-the-carers-portland-inc-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against The Carers Portland Inc, formerly operating ‘HCM Café Fresh Q Lunch’ in Dandenong South, and its secretary, Thi Hai Duong Luong (Amy Luong). They were found to have faile

FWO17 Nov 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-11-18-gch-vic-pty-ltd-and-anor-cn-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against GCH Vic Park Pty Ltd, which previously operated 'The Globe Pan and Grill' in East Victoria Park, Perth, and its director, Jay Patel. A Fair Work Inspector issued a C

FWO17 Nov 2025$7,512

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

FWO2 Nov 2025$7,981

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-11-03-armstrong-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Bradley Armstrong, the operator of 'Cruise Control Australia Parking Sydney', after a worker requested assistance. The worker was employed on a casual basis as a car parking officer i

FWO1 Oct 2025$2,498

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-10-02-armstrong-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, who owns and operates 'Cruise Control Australia Parking Sydney', a valet parking service in Sydney. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Not

FWO1 Sept 2025$116,550

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-09-02-aaa-aussie-emergency-glass-and-boehm-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

AAA Aussie Emergency Glass Pty Ltd, operating in Beenleigh, Queensland, and its director Michael Ronald Boehm, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This follows a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation

FWO4 Aug 2025$22,536

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-08-05-sempha-solutions-pty-ltd-and-herman-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Sempha Solutions Pty Ltd, which operates the La La Land adult retail store in Brunswick, Melbourne, and its sole director, Simon Paul Herman, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a f

FWO4 Aug 2025$14,145

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-08-05-western-chinese-language-school-incorporated-and-chen-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Western Chinese Language School Incorporated, located in Braybrook, Melbourne, and its former volunteer chairperson, Baoquan Chen, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The Fair Work Ombudsman inve

FWO24 July 2025$41,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-25-my-it-partner-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

My IT Partner Pty Ltd, trading as My Info Tech Partner, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a worker in an IT helpdesk support role from August 2019 to August 2022. The Com

FWO24 July 2025$31,875

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-25-downings-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Downings Pty Ltd, a former pharmacy operator in Fremantle, Western Australia, and its sole director, Joseph Lenny, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investig

FWO10 July 2025$5,422

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-11-oleary-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Treasure Island Auctions in Rathmines, New South Wales. An investigation began after a request for assistance from a part-

FWO1 July 2025$39,600

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-07-02-aica-international-and-mathews-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

AICA International Pty Ltd, a Perth-based company operating in several industries, and its former director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company failed to comply with a

FWO19 June 2025$2,788

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

FWO19 June 2025$21,978

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-20-h-teq-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

H-TEQ Pty Ltd, formerly operating as ‘Hydro Construction Products’ in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The Compliance Notice related to unpaid accr

FWO12 June 2025$7,759

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-06-13-sayyes-investments-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Sayyes Investments Pty Ltd, a former franchisee of a Burrito Bar outlet in Rural View, Mackay, and its sole director, the Respondent. A young, casual food and be

FWO14 May 2025$9,390

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-15-patton-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the operator of 'Dirty Bits Decorative Concrete Coatings' in New South Wales. An investigation began after a worker requested assistance. It was

FWO14 May 2025$33,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-15-kyt-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against KYT Laboratories Pty Ltd, trading as ‘Keytrust Laboratories’ and ‘Keytrust CollabCare’, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Com

FWO11 May 2025$12,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-05-12-harris-group-co-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Harris Group Co Pty Ltd, formerly known as ‘Harris Trucking’ in Traralgon, Victoria, following a request for assistance from a part-time delivery driver. The driver worked for the bus

FWO18 Mar 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-03-19-well-health-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Well Health Medical Services Pty Ltd, which operates Well Health Medical Hub in Merrylands, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a r

FWO16 Mar 2025$6,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-03-17-barco-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Barco Traders Pty Ltd, a Sunshine Coast transport company involved in food waste, and its sole director and shareholder, the Respondent. A truck driver worked fo

FWO27 Feb 2025$18,780

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-28-o-loughlin-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Torco Constructions in Melbourne. A young construction worker, aged 21, was employed by the Respondent from June to October 20

FWO27 Feb 2025$9,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-28-ecj-group-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

ECJ Group, an electrical services business in Western Sydney, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice related to underpayment of a full-time worker employed between May 2018 and Septembe

FWO24 Feb 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-25-ella-group-2-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, NSW, and its sole director, the Respondent. This follows a request for assistance fr

FWO24 Feb 2025$28,171

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-25-krc-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties against KRC Pty Ltd, which operates The Colonel's Son café in Black Rock, Melbourne, and its manager, Rishi Chaudhari. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice regar

FWO6 Feb 2025$41,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-02-07-echuca-kebabs-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Echuca Kebabs Pty Ltd and its sole director, Zekeriye Bilir. This followed a request for assistance from a worker employed between 2017 and 2022. A Fair Work Inspect

FWO28 Jan 2025$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-29-azmy-enterprises-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Azmy Enterprises Pty Ltd, which operates Little Abbey's Academy in Hammondville, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for

FWO16 Jan 2025$7,200

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-17-ktm-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

KTM Express (NSW) Pty Ltd, a road transport company in south-west Sydney, and its director Teresa Mamone have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice

FWO6 Jan 2025$20,553

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2025-01-07-procraft-group-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and back-pay orders against Procraft Group Pty Ltd, a residential building and construction company based in Melbourne, and its sole director, Bradley Busuttil. The company faile

FWO3 Dec 2024$3,610

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-12-04-monaco-willows-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Monaco Willows Pty Ltd, which previously operated a café called Tusk in Windsor, Melbourne, and its sole director and secretary, the Respondent. The action follo

FWO3 Dec 2024$6,400

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-12-04-bsw-electrical-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

BSW Electrical Services Pty Ltd, an electrical contracting company operating in the Mornington Peninsula region of Melbourne, failed to pay a worker all entitlements. The worker was employed as an apprentice electrician

FWO2 Dec 2024$12,652

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-12-03-sullivan-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Daniel Patrick Sullivan, the former operator of T for Tiling on the Central Coast of New South Wales, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into his

FWO2 Dec 2024$7,012

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-12-03-tate-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

the Applicant, a sole trader operating Kreating Real Change Disability Services in Crookwell, New South Wales, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice required her to back-pay two employ

FWO17 Nov 2024$25,740

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-11-18-express-cars-direct-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Express Cars Direct Australia Wide Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based transport services business, and its sole director, Billy Petrevski, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure

FWO29 Oct 2024$4,151

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-10-30-gilling-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the Respondent, the sole trader of Benaya Building Group in Melbourne. A young apprentice carpenter, aged 16 to 17, worked for the Respondent between January 2021 an

FWO29 Oct 2024$9,390

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-10-30-brenton-gietzel-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the sole trader who owns and operates 'Queensland Made', a furniture business in Toowoomba, Queensland. The investigation began after four worker

FWO9 Oct 2024$31,596

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-10-10-pether-and-rattana-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent and his father. This action follows a request for assistance from two apprentice carpenters who worked for the Respondent between May 2018 and Dec

FWO30 Sept 2024$7,992

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-10-01-clarke-allied-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Clarke Allied Work Pty Ltd, operating 'The Innovative Dietitian' in Adelaide, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a dietitian at its Maylands outlet between August 2020 and

FWO22 Sept 2024$117,190

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-09-23-first-step-finance-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

First Step Finance Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based finance and mortgage-broking company, and its sole director and secretary, the Respondent, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work

FWO17 Sept 2024$16,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-09-18-yarraville-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Yarraville Business Pty Ltd, formerly operating Cash Converters stores in Yarraville and Taylors Lakes, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice is

FWO8 Sept 2024$11,917

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-09-09-awt-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against AWT Transport Pty Ltd, a Gold Coast-based road transport company, and Robert Reynolds, an accountant who provided services to the company. The action follows a r

FWO8 Sept 2024$19,693

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-09-09-ecj-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against ECJ Group Pty Ltd, trading as ECJ Electrical & Communications, located in Western Sydney. The action follows a request for assistance from a worker who was emplo

FWO28 Aug 2024$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-29-downings-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Downings Pty Ltd, formerly operating Fremantle Pharmacy in Fremantle, and its sole director, the Respondent. A pharmacist worked for the company from 2010 to 2023, i

FWO21 Aug 2024$6,664

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-22-moussa-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

the Applicant, who operated Xteria Designs in Leppington, south-west Sydney, failed to back-pay entitlements to a 15-year-old worker employed as a casual labourer between November 2021 and January 2022. The Fair Work Omb

FWO21 Aug 2024$21,645

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-22-territory-tough-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Territory Tough Pty Ltd, formerly operating a 'Good Thanks' burger outlet in Darwin, failed to pay a young chef his full entitlements. The chef, aged 17 to 20, was completing a commercial cookery apprenticeship between M

FWO11 Aug 2024$3,756

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-12-eagletech-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against the Respondent, the sole trader who owns and operates Eagletech Engineering in Orange, New South Wales. The business, which specialises in steam engine and rolling s

FWO1 Aug 2024$41,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-02-my-it-partner-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against My IT Partner Pty Ltd, trading as My Info Tech Partner, an IT company in Perth. A worker was employed in an IT helpdesk support role from August 2019 to August 2022.

FWO1 Aug 2024$30,548

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-08-02-pure-telecom-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Pure Telecom Pty Ltd, trading as VMCN Solutions, and its sole director, Steven Joseph Woods, failed to back-pay entitlements to a full-time IT professional employed between November 2014 and July 2017. The Fair Work Ombu

FWO30 July 2024$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-07-31-sempha-solutions-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Sempha Solutions Pty Ltd, which operates La La Land in Brunswick, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance from the App

FWO30 July 2024$2,654

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-07-31-aica-international-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against AICA International Pty Ltd, a Perth-based company operating in legal, accounting, education, marketing, and information technology, and its sole director and sha

FWO9 July 2024$46,950

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-07-10-workplace-medical-consultants-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and its director, the Respondent. The company provided patient transport services in Sydney. A worker was employed as a ful

FWO9 July 2024$4,374

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-07-10-baby-and-kids-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Baby & Kids Pty Ltd, a Melbourne retailer of baby and children’s products, and its sole director, the Respondent. The company operates a store in Dandenong and p

FWO23 June 2024$6,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-06-24-wallace-polyfone-telecom-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Paul Desmond Wallace, the former director of Polyfone Telecom Pty Ltd, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company supplied telecommunications services to schools and businesses in south-east

FWO10 June 2024$13,878

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-06-11-tate-2nd-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the Respondent, the sole trader operating Kreating Real Change Disability Services in Crookwell, New South Wales. This follows a previous penalty imposed on the Resp

FWO10 June 2024$6,660

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-06-11-moussa-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, who operated Xteria Designs, a residential building and construction services business in Leppington, NSW. A young, 15-year-old worker was employ

FWO6 June 2024$86,674

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-06-07-winton-jacob-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Winton Jacob International Pty Ltd, trading as 'C de C Shoes' with stores in Sydney, failed to back-pay a retail worker and issue pay slips. The company and its sole director, Winton Guo, received a request for assistanc

FWO22 May 2024$22,200

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-05-23-cobra-security-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Cobra Security Services Pty Ltd, a former security company based in Melbourne, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company failed to comply with a Compliance Notice issued by the Fair Work Omb

FWO16 May 2024$25,672

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-05-17-hidewood-enterprises-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Hidewood Enterprises Pty Ltd, operating as Hidewood Signs and Print in Albany, Western Australia, and its director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for

FWO2 May 2024$5,582

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-05-03-corben-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Southside General & Bond Cleaning Services in Queensland. Two young casual cleaners, aged 19 and 21, requested assistance

FWO2 May 2024$14,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-05-03-bsw-electrical-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against BSW Electrical Services Pty Ltd, an electrical contracting company operating in the Mornington Peninsula region of Melbourne. The company is accused of failing t

FWO21 Apr 2024$33,300

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-04-22-wcls-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Western Chinese Language School Incorporated, located in Braybrook, Melbourne, and its former chairperson, Baoquan Chen. The action follows requests for assistan

FWO25 Mar 2024$236,100

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-26-asa-personnel-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against ASA Personnel Pty Ltd, a labour-hire company operating in Victoria and Queensland, its director Steven Lloyd Richardson, and its payroll manager Peter Crilly. An

FWO25 Mar 2024$5,328

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-26-duncan-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Shannon Duncan, the former operator of a restaurant called Paddock to Platter in Wollongong, New South Wales, failed to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a worker requested assis

FWO11 Mar 2024$19,922

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-12-bassi-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Jatinder Singh Bassi and his wife Satty Bassi, former operators of Bassi Group Transport, a waste collection and disposal business near Brisbane, Queensland. A truck driver employed p

FWO11 Mar 2024$18,500

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-12-incode-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Incode Engineers Pty Ltd, a structural engineering company based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, and its director, Thomas Marxson, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to co

FWO7 Mar 2024$14,400

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-08-el-baba-lawyers-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

El Baba Lawyers Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based law firm, and its sole director, the Respondent, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compl

FWO7 Mar 2024$100,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-03-08-ansa-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Ansa Finance Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based mortgage broking business, and its manager, the Respondent, have been penalized for failing to backpay five workers and issue pay slips. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after

FWO27 Feb 2024$8,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-02-28-fimmano-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Frances Fimmano and Rocco Fimmano, co-trustees of R & R River Trust, which operates Pure Bliss Spa & Beauty in Gawler, South Australia. A young casual beauty the

FWO20 Feb 2024$7,358

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-02-21-oliver-finance-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against Oliver Finance Pty Ltd, operating as North Queensland Finance Solutions in Cairns, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed a request for assistance from

FWO11 Feb 2024$5,815

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-02-12-oz-esdm-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Oz ESDM Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based labour-hire company in the health industry, and its sole director, the Respondent. The investigation began after the Applicant

FWO6 Feb 2024$37,016

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-02-07-first-step-finance-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against First Step Finance Pty Ltd, a finance and mortgage broking company in Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. Three workers in management roles raised con

FWO24 Jan 2024$14,689

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-01-25-abm-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against ABM (AUS) Pty Ltd, an industrial equipment instrument calibration company, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows requests for assistance from

FWO24 Jan 2024$6,660

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-01-25-fielden-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of The Lakes Boatshed Café in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. A worker employed between November 2016 and March 2022, initially as

FWO23 Jan 2024$30,321

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-01-24-ktm-express-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against KTM Express (NSW) Pty Ltd, a road transport company in south-west Sydney, and its director, Teresa Mamone. A truck driver worked for KTM Express from November 20

FWO4 Jan 2024$33,300

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2024-01-05-procraft-group-ligitation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Procraft Group Pty Ltd, a residential building and construction company based in Melbourne, and its sole director, the Respondent. The investigation began after

FWO12 Dec 2023$33,300

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-12-13-celebrating-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Celebrating Pty Ltd, a party supplies company in Rydalmere, New South Wales, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance f

FWO12 Dec 2023$52,039

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-12-13-lroc-builders-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of LROC Builders Pty Ltd and L.R. Oliver Carpentry, both based in Carrum Downs, Victoria. The action follows requests for assista

FWO6 Dec 2023$28,021

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-12-07-ifits-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

IFITS Food Co Pty Ltd, a former franchisee of a Pizza Hut outlet in Warwick, Queensland, failed to comply with Compliance Notices from the Fair Work Ombudsman. The company employed two part-time workers, an assistant man

FWO3 Dec 2023$6,660

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-12-04-sullivan-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of T for Tiling, a business on the Central Coast of New South Wales. A worker employed as a casual tiling labourer between April

FWO14 Nov 2023$3,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-11-15-gietzel-second-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of Sunpine Furniture in Toowoomba, Queensland. Three casual furniture labourers, including two young workers aged 17 and 19-2

FWO7 Nov 2023$6,660

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-11-08-sellick-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against the Respondent, the sole trader of Multi Services Gold Coast, a Gold Coast business offering shoe and bag repairs and key cutting services. The action followed a req

FWO5 Nov 2023$21,456

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-11-06-saga-source-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Saga Source Pty Ltd, an information technology company based in Perth, and its director, Ayden Lee Hernan-Sayers, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice related to underpayment of a jun

FWO5 Nov 2023$39,229

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-11-06-byc-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Back Your Cause Pty Ltd, trading as BYC Recruitment, and its former general manager, Aaron Murray, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into the c

FWO31 Oct 2023$34,128

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-11-01-rockhammer-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Rockhammer Earthmoving Pty Ltd, an earthmoving and quarry supply company based in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a construction worker between

FWO30 Oct 2023$26,640

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-31-nb-visionary-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

NB Visionary Trading Pty Ltd, a commercial carpentry company based in Mornington, Victoria, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The notice required the company to calculate and back-pay entitle

FWO18 Oct 2023$27,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-19-checs-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Community Health, Emergency Care and Support (CHECS) Pty Ltd, a Logan-based company providing home care and disability services in South-East Queensland. The investigation arose from

FWO5 Oct 2023$1,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-06-salmon-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of D. Salmon Carpentry in Victoria. The Applicant was employed as a full-time apprentice carpenter from July 2019 to June 202

FWO5 Oct 2023$19,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-06-integrated-technologies-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Integrated Technologies Australia Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based electrical services company, and its sole director, the Respondent. The investigation began after re

FWO3 Oct 2023$68,000

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-10-04-shiva-foods-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Om Shiva Foods Pty Ltd, trading as Wulagi Supermarket, and its sole director, Vinay Madasu. The action follows a request for assistance from a casual retail assi

FWO23 Aug 2023$41,250

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-08-24-little-unicorn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle Pty Ltd, a day care centre in Newcastle. The action followed a request for assistance from a casual childcare worker who alleged sh

FWO9 Aug 2023$33,300

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-08-10-harris-group-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Harris Group Co Pty Ltd (formerly Harris Trucking) and its sole director, the Respondent. The company, located in Traralgon, Victoria, was investigated following a r

FWO24 July 2023$16,650

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-07-25-meriel-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

Meriel Enterprises Pty Ltd, formerly operating as Meei Clinic in Baulkham Hills, NSW, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The Compliance Notice related to unpaid entitlements for a part-time be

FWO5 July 2023$33,300

Fair Work Ombudsman

FWO-2023-07-06-byc-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Back Your Cause Pty Ltd, formerly known as BYC Recruitment, and its general manager. The company, based in Gold Coast, is alleged to have failed to pay a former full