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.
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…
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 …
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…
Rogers 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…
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-2026-04-17-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-2026-04-16-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 Gill (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 Salem Hamze
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-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
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 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 Ella Group (NSW) Pty Ltd and Ms Louise Yaacoubian
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.
FWO v Stuart James Angel
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.
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-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-2026-03-06-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-2026-03-05-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…
Ioakimidis 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 Dasi (Eric) Shi
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 Torquay Pty Ltd and Tao Mu
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.
FWO v Shinya Geelong HR Pty Ltd and Tao Mu
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…
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 …
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-2026-02-02-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 …
Chambers 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…
[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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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 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 …
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 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…
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 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…
[2025] FWCFB 297
[2025] FWCFB 297 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is reviewing classifications in five modern awards to address potential gender-based undervaluation. This decision finalises the review for dental assistants, pathology collectors, and heal…
FWO v University of New South Wales
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/university-of-new-south-wales/2025-12-24 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) took legal action against the University of New South Wales. The university failed to provide payslips containing the required information and did not maintain adequate employee records. The…
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-2025-12-22-horne-distributions-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the former sole director of Horne Distributors Pty Ltd, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. Horne Distributors, based in Hobart, was wound up due to insolvency. The company employed…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-18-fajloun-motor-group-penalties-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd, which previously operated an Ultra Tune franchise in Yagoona, New South Wales, has been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. The company employed a worker in an automotive admin…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-18-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-2025-12-17-bulmer-farms-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Bulmer Farms Pty Ltd, a vegetable farm in Lindenow, Victoria. The farm allegedly underpaid 28 migrant workers from Kiribati, Timor Leste, and the Solomon Islands…
FWO v Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and Phillip Horne
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/horne-distributors-and-phillip-horne/2025-12-16 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Horne Distributors Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide a payslip within the required ti…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-12-utas-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The University of Tasmania signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying more than $21.4 million in underpayments to over 10,000 staff across an 11-year period. Most of the affected sta…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-11-gami-chicken-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman secured penalties and back-pay orders against Vanna Taing, Brandon Bui, and Gary Lai, former operators and a human resources employee of a Gami Chicken & Beer franchise outlet ('Gami-Southland') i…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-11-gilling-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, the sole trader of Benaya Building Group in Melbourne, has been penalised for failing to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a request from a young apprentice carpen…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-10-pether-and-rattana-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
the Applicant, a sole trader operating FTP Construction, and his father have been penalised by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into underpayment and pay slip breach…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-09-monash-university-enforceable-undertaking-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Monash University signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after identifying more than $20.7 million in underpayments, including interest and superannuation, to 10,877 staff over an 11-year period. …
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-01-oloughlin-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Daniel Paul O’Loughlin, the former operator of Torco Constructions in Melbourne, has been penalised $6,000 by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed his failure to comply with a Compliance Notice issued by t…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-12-01-hamze-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the Respondent, the former director and part-owner of Lortoc No. 60 Pty Ltd. The company previously operated 'Hakuna Ma’Coffee' and 'Ric & Co' cafes and kiosks i…
[2025] FWCFB 271
[2025] FWCFB 271 · Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) reviewed classifications in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020 (ATSIHW Award) to addre…
FWO v Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/fajloun-motor-group/2025-11-28 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. The decision was made on 27 Novem…
FWO v Brianna Lee Corben
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/brianna-lee-corben/2025-11-26 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against University of New South Wales. The proceedings related to the university's failure to provide payslips containing required information and a failure to maintain …
FWO v Ben John Gilling
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/ben-john-gilling/2025-11-25 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and the Respondent. The matter concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 15 January 2026…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-25-queensland-university-of-technology-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has paid over $1.9 million to 433 staff members who were underpaid. The underpayments occurred at campuses in Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, across five faculties. Aff…
FWO v Marsdon Pether t/as FTP Construction and Nat Rattana
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/marsdon-pether-t-as-ftp-construction-and-nat-rattana/2025-11-21 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Marsdon Pether t/as FTP Construction and Nat Rattana. The nature of the proceedings involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on No…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-21-phillip-island-souvenirs-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd, operating 'U-Neek Souvenirs & Motorsport' in Cowes, Victoria, underpaid three retail assistants a total of $40,000 between October 2018 and December 2020. The company's sole director and…
FWO v Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd t/as U-Neek Souvenirs and Bruce Wisbey
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/phillip-island-souvenirs-t-as-u-neek-souvenirs-and-bruce-wisbey/2025-11-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against Phillip Island Souvenirs Pty Ltd, trading as U-Neek Souvenirs, and the Respondent. The proceedings related to non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specif…
FWO v Daniel Paul O’Loughlin t/as Torco Construction
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/daniel-paul-o-loughlin-t-as-torco-construction/2025-11-18 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Respondent, trading as Torco Construction. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice. The decision was made on 17 November 2025.
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…
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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-14-westpac-eu-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
Westpac Banking Corporation signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after back-paying nearly 47,000 staff more than $50 million. The underpayments stretched over 11 years and affected employees at …
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FWO-2025-11-07-bryan-builders-pty-ltd-cn-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Bryan Builders Pty Ltd, a carpentry business based in Bayswater, Melbourne. The action follows requests for assistance from two young workers, aged 20 and 21, wh…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-07-pandanaut-litigation-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Pandanaut Projects Pty Ltd, trading as ‘Frame Up’ and ‘Nuview Builders’, and its sole director, the Respondent. The action follows a request for assistance from …
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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…
Fair Work Ombudsman
FWO-2025-11-03-um-cn-penalty-media-release · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman took legal action against the Respondent, the operator of Intense Panel & Paint (trading as Slick FX Bodystyling) in Yennora, New South Wales. An investigation began after a request from the mothe…
FWO v Harmans Food Group Pty Ltd t/as Kebab Hero and Ilhan Harman
FWO-LIT/2025-2026/harmans-food-group-t-as-kebab-hero-and-ilhan-harman/2025-10-29 · Fair Work Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced proceedings against Harmans Food Group Pty Ltd, trading as Kebab Hero, and the Respondent. The case involved non-compliance with a compliance notice. The specific details of the no…