Sham Contracting
Cases where workers were misclassified as contractors instead of employees under sections 357-359 of the Fair Work Act.
100 sham contracting 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 Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1948 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The case involved Border Inn Bacchas Marsh Pty Ltd. The Commission noted the application was incomplete and related to a dismissal …
the Applicant v CorePlus Brighton Pty Ltd & the Respondent
[2026] FWC 1954 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a dismissal. The application related to contraventions involving her dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case number was C2025/12576. CorePlus B…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWCFB 427 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission in August and September 2024. Three applications (MS2024/1, MS2024/2, MS2024/3) sought minimum standards orders cover…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 3470 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, plus a road transport contractual chain order. Menulog Pty L…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2025] FWCFB 58 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged four applications with the Fair Work Commission (MS2024/1 to MS2024/4) seeking minimum standards orders for employee-like workers and road transport workers, and a r…
Application by Transport Workers’ Union of Australia
[2024] FWC 2438 · Fair Work Commission
In August 2024, the Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) lodged three applications with the Fair Work Commission seeking minimum standards orders for gig-economy and road transport workers. Two applications (MS202…
[2026] FWC 512
[2026] FWC 512 · Fair Work Commission
Eric Jordan was dismissed from Pacific National Services Pty Ltd on 26 May 2025. The company alleges he performed Nazi salutes at Mittagong Railway Station on 6 March 2025, breaching workplace policies and damaging the c…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-26-warwick-institute-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Warwick Institute of Australia Pty Ltd, its director the Respondent, and former finance manager a co-worker. They are accused of allegedly requiring a Brazilian …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-18-lha-and-fwo-yarra-valley-compliance-issues-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) held a forum in Healesville on March 17, 2026, with local growers, industry groups, and labour hire companies. This followed a compliance operation by the LHA…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-13-sham-contracting-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are increasing their focus on sham contracting. This occurs when employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying entitleme…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-06-shinya-torquay-hr-pty-ltd-and-shinya-geelong-hr-pty-ltd-compliance-notice-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, former operators of ramen restaurants in Geelong and Torquay, Victoria, have been penalized for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman …
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-05-ezytenant-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Geng Xu, Jayce Richardson, and Chen Sun, former directors and a former bookkeeper of Ezytenant Pty Ltd, a real estate advertising and management company based in…
[2024] FWC 1699
[2024] FWC 1699 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made determinations to vary 155 modern awards to include a delegates’ rights term. This change stems from the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, which aims to…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-27-korserv-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Korserv Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based labour hire provider, and its manager, the Respondent. This action follows an audit of pay rates at a strawberry farm in the …
Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia (179V)
[2026] FWC 2273 · Fair Work Commission
The Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) applied to the Fair Work Commission for an employee-like worker minimum standards order. This application concerned workers performing ‘on demand’ passenger transport work.…
the Applicant v Genus Plus Group Ltd (Incorporating Commtel Network Solutionspty Ltd)
[2026] FWC 172 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving his dismissal. Genus Plus Group Ltd, incorporating Commtel Network Solutions, was the respondent. The application was h…
the Applicant v Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2209 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, was directed by her employer, Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd, to attend an independent medical examination. the Applicant refused to sign authorisations necessary for the examination. The …
the Applicant v Clean Freaks Co Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1882 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission regarding a dismissal. The Commission initiated a dismissal under section 587, due to a lack of prosecution of the case by the Applicant. Clean Freaks Co Pt…
the Applicant v ADB Safegate Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 539 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with ADB Safegate Australia Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. The decision notes cases previously decided, including *Ms Meera Thoma…
the Applicant v Mind Matters Psychology
[2026] FWC 1163 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought a case against Mind Matters Psychology. The Fair Work Commission had to determine if the Applicant was an employee or an independent contractor. This determination was necessary to address a jurisdi…
the Applicant v University of Adelaide
[2026] FWC 374 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission. The case concerns an application to deal with contraventions involving dismissal. The University of Adelaide was the respondent. The document indicates thi…
the Applicant v Department of Justice and Community Safety
[2026] FWC 864 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission against the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The application concerned a dismissal and alleged contraventions. The application was lodged outside…
the Applicant v Tronox Mining Australia Limited
[2026] FWC 384 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving a dismissal. Tronox Mining Australia Limited, the respondent, objected to the application's jurisdiction, arguing that …
the Applicant v Serco Australia Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 241 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismissal from Serco Australia Pty Limited. The Commission notes that an application was made, but the decision doe…
the Applicant v Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 404 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Horizon Healthcare Subsidiary 1 Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered an application for an unfair dismissal remedy. Deputy President Easton found the application had no rea…
the Applicant v St Vincent's Private Hospitals Ltd
[2026] FWC 258 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving his dismissal. The Fair Work Commission case references a previous decision, *the Applicant v Epworth Hospital Richmond…
the Applicant v Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Limited
[2026] FWC 1676 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced working for Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Limited. She brought a claim to the Fair Work Commission. The school raised a jurisdictional objection, arguing the Applicant was not an employee and t…
the Applicant v Cull & Harding Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 182 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Cull & Harding Pty Ltd. She subsequently filed an application for unfair dismissal. The Fair Work Commission considered whether the Applicant was unfairly dismissed or whether she …
the Applicant v Christian Community Ministries Ltd
[2026] FWC 185 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, brought a general protections application to the Fair Work Commission. The application was filed out of time. Christian Community Ministries Ltd, the respondent, did not oppose the application…
the Applicant v Blackfisch Films Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 72 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Blackfisch Films Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission heard an application relating to contraventions involving her dismissal. The case is linked to a previous matter involving the Re…
the Applicant v Fedex Express Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 364 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Fedex Express Australia Pty Ltd. The Fair Work Commission initiated dismissal proceedings against him under section 587 of the Fair Work Act, due to a failure to prosecute his appl…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 134 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission. The details of the application are not provided in the supplied text. the Commissioner heard the application. The case number was C2025/12429.
the Applicant v Health Care Providers Association Pty. Ltd.
[2026] FWC 2230 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee, brought a claim against Health Care Providers Association Pty. Ltd. The Fair Work Commission considered whether her dismissal was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable. The Commission also examined w…
the Applicant v Nu-Gen Frames & Trusses Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 1696 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission seeking an unfair dismissal remedy. Nu-Gen Frames & Trusses Pty Ltd is the respondent. The Commission considered whether to grant an extension of time for t…
Application by the Applicant
[2026] FWC 2202 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission to deal with contraventions involving his dismissal. He lodged the application outside the prescribed 21-day timeframe. The Fair Work Commission case number was C2026/378…
the Applicant v Satellite Office Solutions Pty Limited & Pepperstone Group Limited and Others
[2026] FWC 2068 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced work for Satellite Office Solutions Pty Limited, which is part of the Pepperstone Group Limited. He performed duties in the Philippines. The Applicant brought a claim to the Fair Work Commission. …
the Applicant v Smilestones Therapy Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 229 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning her employment with Smilestones Therapy Pty Ltd. The application related to whether she was dismissed or resigned from her position. The Commiss…
the Applicant v The Galev Family Trust & John Lev
[2026] FWC 372 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an extension of time to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal from The Galev Family Trust, managed by the Respondent. The Fair Work Commission considered the application. The decision was …
the Applicant v PaperCut Software Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 178 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with PaperCut Software Pty Ltd. He was dismissed after allegedly failing to follow a direction from his employer. the Applicant argued his dismissal was unfair and that the direction wa…
the Applicant v Australian Biotechnologies Pty. Limited & Ebos Group Australia Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2208 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced working for Australian Biotechnologies Pty. Limited, part of the Ebos Group Australia Pty Limited, before her employment was terminated. The Applicant subsequently filed an application with the Fa…
the Applicant v Yeronga Services And Community Club Inc. Trading AS Club Yeronga
[2026] FWC 228 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning a situation where he felt forced to resign from his position at Yeronga Services and Community Club Inc. trading as Club Yeronga. The Commission…
the Applicant v SSMG-Wolves Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 194 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application for unfair dismissal against SSMG-Wolves Pty Limited. The application was filed out of time. The Fair Work Commission considered whether there were exceptional circumstances to allow …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-23-cfmeu-ironside-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and four of its officials—the Applicant, the Second Respondent, a co-worker, and a colleague—have been penalised for unlawful conduct at construction sites …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-22-clark-projects-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Clark Projects Pty Ltd, a Western Sydney construction company, has been penalised $25,000 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The n…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-18-ansa-third-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Ansa Finance Pty Ltd, based in Toorak, and its manager, the Respondent. Also named in the action is AFSL Group Pty Ltd, another company managed by the Respondent…
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] FWC 2946
[2025] FWC 2946 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role at RACQ Operations Pty Ltd on 23 July 2025. She sought to file a general protections dispute with the Fair Work Commission, but the application was lodged one day late, on 14 Aug…
[2025] FWC 3111
[2025] FWC 3111 · Fair Work Commission
Shahid Mansoor, a driver for Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd (Uber), was deactivated from the Uber Driver Platform following a complaint from a passenger alleging inappropriate behavior. Mansoor denied the allegations and claimed…
[2025] FWCFB 247
[2025] FWCFB 247 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a driver for Rasier Pacific (operating the Uber Rides platform), filed an application under the Fair Work Act 2009 seeking an order that a ‘Driver Partner Services Agreement (Australia)’ contained an unfai…
[2025] FWC 2987
[2025] FWC 2987 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after being dismissed from Cosmetique Cosmetic Clinics (Services) Pty Ltd, the Respondent. The Respondent objected, arguing the Applican…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-23-patel-up-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Satarupa Patel, a former commission agent for a United Petroleum outlet in Hallam, Melbourne. Patel is accused of underpaying an employee, an Indian national on …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-10-02-lroc-builders-pty-ltd-and-oliver-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against LROC Builders Pty Ltd and its director, the Respondent, for failing to comply with Compliance Notices. Four carpenters were impacted, employed between December 2018 and A…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-24-cmfeu-marda-dandhi-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) and two officials, the Applicant and the Second Respondent. The case relates to alleged unlawful …
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-09-sai-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, formerly operating a United Petroleum outlet in Queenstown, Adelaide, and its former manager, Raman Monga, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The Fair Work Ombudsman inv…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-09-04-suburban-sydney-visa-monitoring-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and Australian Border Force (ABF) conducted surprise inspections of approximately 40 businesses in Sydney, including Blacktown, Cabramatta, Chatswood, the Hills District, Hurstville, and Par…
[2025] FWC 2219
[2025] FWC 2219 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant claims she was unfairly dismissed from Kagura Games LLC, a US-based company that develops computer games. Kagura argues the Applicant was an independent contractor and not a national system employee. the Ap…
[2025] FWC 2278
[2025] FWC 2278 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought a remedy for unfair deactivation from Uber Eats. He initially worked as an Uber Eats delivery driver and then as an Uber Driver Partner. A previous decision found he was protected from unfair deactiv…
[2025] FWC 2289
[2025] FWC 2289 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant sought to extend the time to file a claim alleging unfair dismissal against his former employer, Electra Lift Co. His employment ended in October 2022, and he filed his application almost two and a half yea…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-08-29-250826-ato-and-fwo-media-release-op-sentinel · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) conducted surprise visits to over 30 food sector and hospitality businesses in Darwin between August 26 and 28, 2025. This was part of Operation Sentinel…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-31-innovative-associates-and-kharel-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Innovative Associates Pty Ltd, a Sydney accounting firm, and its director, the Respondent. They are accused of exploiting a Nepalese national employed as an assi…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-18-shinya-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd, Shinya Torquay HR Pty Ltd, and their sole director, the Respondent. They operate several Japanese noodle restaurants in Geelong and Torqua…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-15-kosu-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Kosu Group Pty Ltd, which previously operated Yakiniku Kosu restaurant in Castle Hill, Sydney, and its sole director and part-owner, the Respondent. They are acc…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-10-karnati-and-baddam-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Applicant, a former commission agent of a United Petroleum outlet in Truganina, Victoria, and the Respondent, the former manager of the outlet. They are accu…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-09-din-tai-fung-case-study-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Guoyong “Jet” Liu, a visa holder, worked at Din Tai Fung in Sydney between July 2014 and May 2018. He and 16 other employees, primarily migrants from China and Indonesia, were deliberately underpaid. Jet felt pressured t…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-07-02-pather-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former operator of a Sydney-based cleaning business. This action follows requests for assistance from three migrant workers employed as casua…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-06-25-horticulture-strategy-report-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) conducted a three-year Horticulture Strategy (2021-2024) inspecting over 500 employers across 15 regional hotspots. Inspections targeted farms, orchards, and labour hire providers. The Morni…
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-2025-06-18-redmond-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, former owner and operator of Cleaning Excellence Pty Ltd, trading as Cleaning Excellence. The company, located in the Central Coast, Newcastle an…
[2025] FWCFB 94
[2025] FWCFB 94 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Ambulance Victoria (AV), was transferred from Bright to Dandenong following allegations of bullying towards coworkers. An independent investigator, Brian Lacy, concluded that the Applicant e…
[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…
[2025] FWC 1150
[2025] FWC 1150 · Fair Work Commission
Gregg Davis was employed as an Operator by Odell Resources Pty Ltd at a mine in Western Australia, while living in Queensland. In September 2024, he was involved in a physical altercation with another worker, Paul Tsouka…
[2025] FWC 1289
[2025] FWC 1289 · Fair Work Commission
Ibrahim Jibril sought an order from the Fair Work Commission requiring Uber Australia Pty Ltd, operating through Rasier Pacific Pty Ltd, to reactivate his account. He claimed unfair deactivation. Rasier Pacific argued he…
[2025] FWC 1326
[2025] FWC 1326 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed by All Skills Resourcing Pty Ltd (First Respondent) on January 17, 2025. He filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on February 24, 2025, alleging the dismissal breached general pro…
[2023] FWCFB 103
[2023] FWCFB 103 · Fair Work Commission
Specialised Mine Services Pty Ltd (SMS) sought approval for an Enterprise Agreement (SMS Agreement) covering four casual employees. The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) appealed a previous decision approving the agreement, …
[2025] FWC 1218
[2025] FWC 1218 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant sought a Fair Work Commission (FWC) order to deal with a general protections dispute related to her dismissal. She was employed as a nanny for the Respondent and his partner, commencing in late January 2023…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-05-05-mr-viet-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and compensation after the Applicant and her partner, operators of two 'Mr Viet' Vietnamese eateries in Adelaide, underpaid 36 migrant workers. The workers, mostly Vietnamese int…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-04-24-monaco-willows-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured a penalty against the Respondent, former director of Monaco Willows Pty Ltd, which operated the Tusk cafe in Windsor, Melbourne. The company unlawfully deducted $3,610 from a visa holder c…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-04-04-hoppers-trailer-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has taken legal action against Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, the Respondent. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice in August 2023 aft…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-04-03-sabcha-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Sabcha Pty Ltd, which operates 11 P’Nut Street Noodles restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast, and one of its directors, Ankur Sehgal. It is all…
[2025] FWC 634
[2025] FWC 634 · Fair Work Commission
Adriana Music (Applicant) initiated a claim for unfair dismissal against Sharesight Pty Ltd (Respondent). The Applicant was initially employed as a Project Delivery Manager in April 2021. In June 2023, she resigned from …
[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…
[2025] FWC 666
[2025] FWC 666 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant sought an unfair dismissal remedy from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission/Saudi Embassy. The Respondent raised jurisdictional objections, arguing immunity from the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction under …
[2025] FWC 658
[2025] FWC 658 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her role as a production employee at Bengalla Mining Company Pty Ltd, primarily operating water and haul trucks. The dismissal stemmed from allegations that she interacted with her mobile…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-03-27-newtown-and-enmore-frac-investigations-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman is conducting surprise inspections of 20 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafés in Newtown and Enmore, Sydney. The inspections began on March 26, 2025. Inspectors are interviewing managers and …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-03-17-ips-holdings-nsw-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against IPS Holdings NSW Pty Ltd, a building and construction company based in Wollongong, and its sole director, the Respondent. The investigation began after a worker,…
[2024] FWC 2669
[2024] FWC 2669 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant claims she was unfairly dismissed by Doessel Group Pty Ltd (Doessel). Doessel argues the Applicant was an independent contractor, not an employee, and therefore not eligible for an unfair dismissal claim. t…
[2025] FWCFB 43
[2025] FWCFB 43 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a legal assistant living in the Philippines, worked for Doessel Group Pty Ltd (MyCRA Lawyers), an Australian company providing credit repair services. She performed paralegal work remotely, invoicing for h…
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…
[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…
the Applicant v Recording Oasis Pty Ltd as trustee for Recording Oasis Trust
[2025] FWC 3409 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Recording Oasis Pty Ltd as trustee for Recording Oasis Trust. The Fair Work Commission considered an application related to contraventions involving her dismissal. The application …
the Applicant v Eva Copper Mine Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3333 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismissal. Eva Copper Mine Pty Ltd, the respondent, raised a jurisdictional objection. The Commission considered wh…
the Applicant v Pro Spec Group Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 3538 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with Pro Spec Group Pty Ltd. The company is in the construction industry. The Fair Work Commission received an application to deal with contraventions involving her dismissal. The speci…
the Applicant v Australian Capital Territory
[2025] FWC 3247 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced employment with the Australian Capital Territory in 2018. She was dismissed in 2023. the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving her dismis…
the Applicant v H's On Course Golf Shop
[2025] FWC 1837 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission under section 365 of the Fair Work Act. He sought to deal with contraventions involving a dismissal. The Fair Work Commission heard that the Applicant was …
the Applicant v The University of Sydney & Ors
[2025] FWC 1936 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant commenced proceedings in the Fair Work Commission concerning his employment with The University of Sydney. He alleged adverse action related to a dismissal. The University argued the application lacked juri…
the Applicant v P. & C. EXCAVATIONS PTY. LTD.
[2025] FWC 3839 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an unfair dismissal claim against P. & C. Excavations Pty Ltd. The company is an excavation business. the Applicant was allegedly dismissed from his employment. The Fair Work Commission considered w…
the Applicant v Infrabuild Trading Pty Ltd
[2025] FWC 813 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant brought an application to the Fair Work Commission concerning contraventions involving a dismissal. Infrabuild Trading Pty Ltd was the respondent. The Commission considered whether the Applicant was dismiss…