Underpayment
Cases involving wage underpayment, recovery, and back-pay orders under the Fair Work Act.
100 underpayment 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.
Transport Workers’ Union of Australia v Qantas Airways Limited (Administration Extension Application)
[2026] FCA 1013 · Federal Court
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) brought proceedings against Qantas Airways Limited and Qantas Ground Services Pty Ltd regarding an unlawful outsourcing decision made in late 2020. Following a lengthy legal process, in…
Qube Ports Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union
[2026] FCA 978 · Federal Court
the Applicant worked for Qube Ports Pty Ltd in Dampier, Western Australia, changing roles from Guaranteed Wage Employee to Variable Salary Employee and then to Provisional Full Time Salaried Employee. The Construction, F…
the Applicant v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4)
[2026] FCA 967 · Federal Court
This case, Gall v Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited (No 4), concerns a class action lawsuit brought before the Federal Court of Australia. The Applicant, Mr Gall, and other employees of Domino’s franchisees alleged that…
the Applicant v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 92 · Federal Court
the Applicant appealed decisions made against him regarding Foot & Thai Massage Pty Ltd (FTM), a massage business he directed. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) initially found FTM and the Respondent had contravened the Fair…
WorkPac Pty Ltd v Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation
[2026] FCA 874 · Federal Court
WorkPac Pty Ltd, a company employing workers in the coal mining industry, disputes how levies for long service leave are calculated for its eligible employees. The Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corpor…
the Applicant v Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd
[2026] FCA 831 · Federal Court
the Applicant initially worked as an independent contractor for Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd from 2012. From July 2017, he held a role as Fund Manager and later became Managing Director in April 2021. the App…
Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union v GC Crane Hire Pty Ltd as Trustee for GA Caelli Discretionary Trust
[2026] FCA 793 · Federal Court
Leonard Auld and Peter McHenry were employees of GC Crane Hire, a crane hire business. They were made redundant on September 27, 2023. The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (the Union) alleges that GC C…
FWO v the Respondent t/as Earthcare Urban Farming
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/luke-courtney-chamberlain-t-as-earthcare-urban-farming/2026-06-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took action against the Respondent for non-compliance with a compliance notice and failing to provide payslips. The details of the specific breaches are not outlined in this document.
the Applicant v Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd as trustee for Fox Trading Trust
[2026] FCA 734 · Federal Court
the Applicant, a carpenter apprentice employed by Beiler Constructions Pty Ltd, brought claims against the company and its director, alleging sexual harassment and underpayment of wages. She also claimed adverse action r…
FWO v Printpot Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/printpot/2026-06-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Printpot Pty Ltd. The nature of the proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on June 10, 2026.
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…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/david-mark-blumentals/2026-05-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against the Respondent. The case involved non-payment for time worked and entitlements upon termination of employment. The decision was made on May 26, 2026.
FWO v the Respondent as the Trustee for Stylush Trust t/as Stylush AU
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/sonja-gorman-as-the-trustee-for-stylush-trust-t-as-stylush-au/2026-05-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against the Respondent. The matter involved non-compliance with a compliance notice.
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 …
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/bharathi-karnati-and-ravikanth-baddam/2026-05-08 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant and the Second Respondent. The proceedings involved allegations of providing false documents, underpayments, failing to provide payslips, and recor…
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated v Fair Work Ombudsman
[2026] FCAFC 58 · Federal Court
Western Chinese Language School Incorporated (WCLS), a community language school, received a compliance notice in September 2022 from a Fair Work Inspector. The notice alleged WCLS had breached the Social, Community, Hom…
the Applicant v McDonald’s Australia Ltd
[2026] FCA 542 · Federal Court
A class action was filed in the Federal Court of Australia in 2023 on behalf of current and former managers at corporate-owned and franchisee-owned McDonald's restaurants. The claim covers the period 6 December 2017 to 3…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/nereshnie-pather/2026-05-01 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. This occurred on 1 May 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-17-hamze-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former sole director and part-owner of Lortoc No. 60 Pty Ltd, has been penalised $22,017 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company previously operated a café called ‘Hakuna Ma’Coffee’ and a …
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…
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 v New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd (Extension of Time)
[2026] FCA 390 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman filed a notice of appeal in the Federal Court of Australia and then applied for orders relating to how that notice could be served on the respondent, New Switch Electrical Pty Ltd. Specifically, t…
Fair Work Ombudsman v the Respondent (Kwinana Bulk Jetty Case) (Penalty)
[2026] FCA 379 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman brought a penalty proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia against the Respondent following findings that the Respondent had contravened sections 343, 346 and 348 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Ct…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-04-02-southern-cross-care-nsw-and-act-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman and will rectify more than $11.7 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to 5,500 staff. The not-for…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-31-the-ella-group-nsw-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd, which operates Funtime Childcare in Greenacre, and its sole director, Louise Ramona Yaacoubian. They failed to comply with a Compliance Noti…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-31-angel-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former operator of Angel Smash Worx in Gosford, NSW, has been penalised $17,502 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into breaches of pay slip laws…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/salem-hamze/2026-03-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. The case was heard on 26 March 2026.
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-2026-03-25-veens-group-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against Veens Group Pty Ltd, a housing construction company in Harrington Park, Sydney, and its sole director, the Respondent. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-25-hoppers-trailer-pty-ltd-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Hoppers Trailer Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based trailer manufacturer, and its sole director, Gurpinder Singh, have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a failure to comply with a Compliance No…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Torrens University Australia Limited
[2026] FCAFC 17 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman issued a compliance notice to Torrens University Australia Limited under section 716(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009. The notice concerned how the university was paying casual academic staff for lect…
Fair Work Ombudsman v Jats Joint Pty Ltd
[2026] FCAFC 25 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman brought proceedings against Jats Joint Pty Ltd concerning the interpretation of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. The central dispute was whether a night shift l…
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…
FWO v the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/stuart-james-angel/2026-03-13 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. The case was heard on 13 March 2026.
FWO v The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/the-ella-group-nsw-and-ms-louise-yaacoubian/2026-03-13 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against The Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 13 March 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-11-anl-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd, a landscaping and gardening materials company based in New South Wales. The company allegedly underpaid four workers a tota…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-03-03-uniting-communities-incorporated-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Uniting Communities Incorporated, a South Australian community services provider, will return over $2.6 million in underpayments to approximately 1,500 current and former employees. The underpayments occurred between Nov…
the Applicant v Lygon Court Travel Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2026] FCA 176 · Federal Court
The Applicant brought a case in the Federal Court of Australia against Lygon Court Travel Pty Ltd and two associated individual respondents. The case concerned alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), specifical…
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…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-25-villa-romana-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated Villa Romana restaurant in Cairns, owned by Mesa 3 Pty Ltd and Helen Papagelou (as trustees of the Ex-RPH Trust). An investigation, following a 2023 inspection, found the restaurant u…
FWO v Veens Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/veens-group-and-dasi-eric-shi/2026-02-19 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Veens Group Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 19 February 2026.
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…
FWO v Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/shinya-geelong-hr-and-tao-mu/2026-02-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with two compliance notices. The details of the non-compliance are not specified in t…
FWO v Shinya Torquay Pty Ltd and the Respondent
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/shinya-torquay-and-tao-mu/2026-02-10 · Fair Work Ombudsman
Shinya Torquay Pty Ltd and the Respondent failed to comply with two compliance notices. The Fair Work Ombudsman initiated legal action. The specific details of the non-compliance are not provided in the source text.
Fair Work Ombudsman v Super Retail Group Limited (Listing of trial)
[2026] FCA 54 · Federal Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has brought proceedings against Super Retail Group Limited in the Federal Court of Australia. This decision concerns a procedural step only: listing the matter for its final hearing. The court con…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-02-06-taylors-business-yarraville-business-and-snnb-enterprises-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against SNNB Enterprises Pty Ltd, Taylors Business Pty Ltd, and Yarraville Business Pty Ltd, which previously operated Cash Converters stores in Epping, Delahey, and Yarraville. …
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 …
the Applicant v Broadway Homes Pty Ltd (No 2)
[2026] FCA 28 · Federal Court
the Applicant brought a general protections claim against Broadway Homes Pty Ltd after her employment was terminated. She alleged she was dismissed because she exercised, or proposed to exercise, workplace rights, includ…
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…
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 …
[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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2026-01-16-bray-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Blake Bray, the former owner and director of Terra Nova Interiors Pty Ltd, a joinery and cabinet-making company based in Western Sydney. The company went into li…
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…
Application/Notification by Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia
[2026] FWC 2651 · Fair Work Commission
The Ambulance Employees Association of Western Australia (AEAWA) applied for registration as a union under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The United Workers’ Union (UWU), Australian Nursing and Midwif…
Application by EnergyAustralia Yallourn Pty Ltd Trading AS EnergyAustralia
[2026] FWC 3263 · Fair Work Commission
EnergyAustralia Yallourn Pty Ltd (EnergyAustralia) applied to the Fair Work Commission for an order regarding the Waco Kwikform Ltd and CFMEU Yallourn Power Station & Open Cut Mine Enterprise Agreement 2025 (Waco Agreeme…
the Applicant v Grandeur Wines Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2370 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, initially engaged on a commission-only basis and later as National Sales and Distribution Manager at Grandeur Wines Pty Ltd (Elysian Springs), was involved in disputes with directors Glen Wandless, Shlok A…
the Applicant v Avada Traffic Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2407 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for Avada Traffic Pty Ltd. In December 2025, he called in sick and was subsequently removed from a client crew. He received an email stating his removal was due to a client request and that he had al…
The Australian Workers' Union (002N) v Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd Trading AS Downer
[2026] FWC 2713 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) brought a dispute to the Fair Work Commission regarding clause 20.6 of the Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd Victorian Road Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2024. The dispute concerns whether D…
Application by Australian Federation of Air Pilots (282V)
[2026] FWC 2239 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) sought to vary the Air Pilots Award 2020. The proposed changes would include first officers in training and introduce a 'second officer under training' classification, setti…
Application by Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2789 · Fair Work Commission
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd acquired Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd in July 2025, transferring 11 employees to Cleanaway's Tullamarine depot. These employees were covered by the Citywide Service Solutions Enterprise…
Mining and Energy Union (301V) v Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2104 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) regarding a dispute with Batchfire Callide Management Pty Ltd (Batchfire). The dispute concerned Batchfire’s refusal to approve w…
Application by Qube Logistics (Rail) Pty Ltd Trading AS Qube Logistics
[2026] FWCA 1722 · Fair Work Commission
Qube Logistics (Rail) Pty Ltd and its New South Wales train crew had a workplace agreement, the Qube Logistics (Rail) Train Crew NSW Enterprise Agreement 2019 (the 2019 Agreement), which replaced an earlier agreement in …
Application by Mater Misericordiae Limited Trading AS Mater
[2026] FWC 2883 · Fair Work Commission
Mater Misericordiae Limited (Mater), a healthcare provider in Queensland, is acquiring Gold Coast Private Hospital from Healthscope Operations Pty Ltd. Approximately 1,423 employees will transfer to Mater, with 66 covere…
the Applicant v Kalmar Equipment (Australia) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2886 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, employed by Kalmar Equipment (Australia) Pty Ltd as a Site Mechanical Technician Level 2, disputes interpretations of their enterprise agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia. The dispute revolves a…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2388 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by the Respondent trading as Worland and Family Lawyers from April 1, 2022, until her resignation on January 23, 2026. From February 2024, the Applicant's wages were paid irregularly, with repe…
the Applicant v Golden Glow Corporation NT Pty Ltd Trading AS Golden Glow Nursing
[2026] FWC 1899 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an employee of Golden Glow Nursing, initiated a dispute regarding his classification and pay under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010. He argues he should be classified in …
the Applicant v Director-General, Department Of Transport And Major Infrastructure
[2026] FWC 2856 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant applied to the Fair Work Commission to challenge her termination of employment by the Respondent. She filed the application two days late, on 16 May 2026, after being dismissed on 23 April 2026. The Respond…
Application by Flinders University
[2026] FWC 2269 · Fair Work Commission
Flinders University applied to the Fair Work Commission seeking an order regarding which enterprise agreement would cover staff transferring from the University of Adelaide (now Adelaide University) to Flinders Universit…
the Applicant v Central Seq Distributor-Retailer Authority
[2026] FWC 2444 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a Water Industry Worker at Central Seq Distributor-Retailer Authority (Urban Utilities), took authorised annual leave in October 2025. He did not return to work as expected and didn't contact his employer.…
the Applicant v Endeavour Group Limited
[2026] FWCFB 153 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant appealed a decision made by the Commissioner in April 2026, regarding her unfair dismissal from Endeavour Group Limited. The initial decision found that the Applicant's dismissal was not harsh, unjust or un…
the Applicant v The University of Melbourne
[2026] FWCFB 189 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was dismissed from her position as a tenured professor and director of the Williams Centre for Learning Advancement at The University of Melbourne on February 5, 2025, following allegations of inappropriate…
the Applicant v Cosmetic Laboratories (Aust) Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2674 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a quality control officer for Cosmetic Laboratories (Aust) Pty Ltd, starting casually in February 2023 and transitioning to a permanent role in July 2023. In May 2025, the company informed employe…
Modern award superannuation clause review 2026
[2026] FWCFB 169 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) initiated a review of superannuation clauses in modern awards, following changes to superannuation laws via the Treasury Laws (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025. The Act requires employers to…
the Applicant v JR'S Establishment Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2888 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Senior Hairdresser/Stylist for JR's Establishment Pty Ltd (Respondent) from April 2024. She resigned in February 2026, claiming she was forced to due to workplace issues including bullying by a …
the Applicant v Arbon Bulk Haulage Pty Ltd As Trustee For Gb & Lg Arbon Family Trust
[2026] FWC 2567 · Fair Work Commission
The Applicant was employed by Arbon Bulk Haulage Pty Ltd as a trustee for GB & LG Arbon Family Trust as an Administration Officer. She commenced employment in January 2023 and took unpaid parental leave, returning to wor…
the Applicant v the Respondent
[2026] FWC 2556 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked for the Respondent. She sought a reclassification from pay point 20 to pay point 27 within the Clarence City Council Enterprise Agreement #12/2025, along with back pay and changes to performance deve…
the Applicant v Ventia Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2443 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 14, 2026. He stated he was dismissed from Ventia Pty Limited on May 6, 2026, after starting employment on November 12, 2025. This …
Mining and Energy Union Northern Mining and NSW Energy District Branch (MEU) v Rix's Creek Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2347 · Fair Work Commission
The Mining and Energy Union (MEU) brought a dispute to the Fair Work Commission regarding the interpretation of clauses 18 (personal/carer’s leave) and 25 (annual leave) in the Rix’s Creek Mine Enterprise Agreement 2021.…
the Applicant v Rock On Ground Pty Ltd Trading AS Rock On Ground
[2026] FWC 2782 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Drill Fitter for Rock On Ground Pty Ltd since August 2018, initially under a contract with an agreement for interstate flights and a KPI bonus. In December 2025, the company informed him of chan…
the Applicant v Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater
[2026] FWC 2820 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a control room employee at Northern SEQ Distributor - Retailer Authority Trading AS Unitywater (Unitywater), initiated proceedings on behalf of other control room employees. They dispute Northern SEQ Distr…
Application by CFMEU - Construction and General Division, Victoria-Tasmania Divisional Branch (105N-VTAS) for an Entry Permit for Maurice Patrick Campanaro
[2026] FWC 3171 · Fair Work Commission
The Construction Forestry & Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) applied for a right of entry permit for its official, Maurice Patrick Campanaro. Campanaro, an organiser, has not previously held a permit. He was previously s…
the Applicant v Masterton Homes Pty Limited
[2026] FWC 2477 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on May 21, 2026. She stated she was dismissed from Masterton Homes Pty Limited on May 14, 2026, after commencing employment on November 1…
the Applicant v Ginobili Pty Ltd as trustee for The Playbright Family Trust trading as Playbright Early Learning Centre
[2026] FWC 2844 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant and Ginobili Pty Ltd (Playbright Early Learning Centre) disagree about the Applicant's classification level under the Education Services (Teachers) Award 2020. The award was varied to introduce a new classi…
the Applicant v Animal Welfare League Australia limited
[2026] FWC 2400 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant lodged an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission on February 17, 2026, following their dismissal from Animal Welfare League Australia limited on January 28, 2026. They stated they worked…
the Applicant v Tuga Pastries Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 181 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant initiated a dispute with Tuga Pastries Australia Pty Ltd regarding his correct award classification and pay. He believed he should be covered by the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2020 (MA00…
Application by Refresco Australia Pty Ltd
[2026] FWCA 1891 · Fair Work Commission
Refresco Australia Pty Ltd sought approval for a new enterprise agreement, the REFRESCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2026. The agreement would replace several awards: the Manufacturing and Associ…
Application by Transport Workers' Union of Australia & Australian Road Transport Industrial Organization re fuel cost recovery
[2026] FWCFB 163 · Fair Work Commission
In April 2026, an expert panel from the Fair Work Commission made a road transport contractual chain order (the Order) to address fuel supply disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East. The Order aimed to adjust rate…
Application by Warrina Homes Inc
[2026] FWCFB 166 · Fair Work Commission
Warrina Homes Inc. sought to terminate the Warrina Homes Incorporated Nursing Employees (ANMF) Enterprise Agreement 2017, which expired in July 2021. Bargaining for a new agreement began in October 2025. Warrina operates…
the Applicant v Westpac Banking Corporation
[2026] FWC 2711 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant worked as a Home Finance Manager at Westpac Banking Corporation for almost 20 years, from December 2005 to September 2025. He was dismissed after an investigation found he accepted payments from customers w…
the Applicant v Shell Australia FLNG Pty Ltd T/A Shell Australia
[2026] FWC 2339 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, an INLEC Technician employed by Shell Australia FLNG Pty Ltd T/A Shell Australia on the Prelude floating liquid natural gas facility, applied to the Fair Work Commission regarding a dispute arising from th…
the Applicant v Claro Disability Services Pty Ltd
[2026] FWC 2450 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant filed an application with the Fair Work Commission on June 16, 2026, against Claro Disability Services Pty Ltd concerning a stand down dispute. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 30, 2026. However…
the Applicant v Bungree Aboriginal Association Ltd
[2026] FWC 2656 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was employed by Bungree Aboriginal Association (Bungree) until her dismissal on 24 July 2025, while she was receiving workers’ compensation payments for a psychological injury. the Applicant raised concerns…
the Applicant v The Trustee for Paisley Park ELC (No.3) Unit Trust
[2026] FWC 2821 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, a chef at Paisley Park ELC, lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission alleging he was forced to resign from his employment and therefore dismissed by The Trustee for Paisley Park ELC (No.3) Unit …
the Applicant v The Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[2026] FWC 2762 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant, initially employed as a Digital Producer and later a Sub Editor at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) from March 2018, was engaged on part-time agreements since January 2023. She took approved p…
the Applicant v Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club Inc
[2026] FWCFB 191 · Fair Work Commission
the Applicant was the Head Coach at Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club, earning $110,000 per annum. A new committee assessed the club’s finances and decided they could no longer afford his salary. They offered him a reduced s…
Automotive, Food, Metals, Engineering, Printing and Kindred Industries Union known as the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) (188V) v Thales Australia Limited Trading AS Australian Munitions
[2026] FWC 2845 · Fair Work Commission
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) initiated a dispute regarding the correct classification of the Applicant, an employee of Thales Australia Limited. The Applicant was initially employed as a Laboratory …
FairWork Mate AI
Is the figure right for you?
The advisor reads your payslip, contract or letter against the Fair Work Commission case library and cites the decision behind every answer.
Just need this week sorted? A 7-Day Pass is 50 questions over 7 days, no account. Get a 7-Day Pass — $14.99