The fast-paced world of small business can be confusing and, at times, catch out even the best operators, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman. Bakery and patisserie...
The Fair Work Ombudsman is reminding employers the minimum wage increase became effective July 1. The new national minimum wage for a full-time adult is $17.29 an...
A campaign by the Fair Work Ombudsman will see up to 700 businesses in every capital city and selected regional areas audited in the next few months...
A prominent Hobart bakery-restaurant and its directors have back-paid 94 of its employees a combined amount of $77,921. Between December 2011 and May 2013, food and beverage...
The Fair Work Ombudsman will conduct a review of the wages and conditions of overseas workers in Australia on the 417 working holiday visa. The 417 visa...
In a bid to raise awareness of record-keeping obligations, the Fair Work Ombudsman has announced inspectors are planning to visit 350 businesses throughout New South Wales, Victoria,...
The Fair Work Ombudsman has fined a Melbourne bakery $60,000 for breaches of workplace laws. The bakery’s manager and part-owner was penalised for his involvement in underpaying...
Up to 160 independent and franchisee-operated retail bakeries throughout Victoria have been targeted by the Fair Work Ombudsman, as part of its latest campaign to ensure workers...
The federal workplace watchdog has announced it will conduct a national crackdown on the hospitality industry, targeting more than 3000 businesses. A national education and compliance program...
A Melbourne bakery will face court for allegedly underpaying and threatening to dismiss a female employee unless she agreed to a pay cut. The Fair Work Ombudsman...
