Further to our Restraint of Trade/Non-Compete Clause blog earlier this year, the Federal...
Fines & Prosecutions
5x increases to maximum civil penalties
New maximum penalties that courts can impose for certain contraventions of Australian...
Record $10.34 million penalties against Commonwealth Bank and CommSec for Underpaying Employees
The Federal Court has imposed $10.34 million in penalties against the Commonwealth Bank...
Equal pay for labour hire workers now law
From 15 December 2023, employees, unions and host employers can apply to the Fair Work...
Intentional underpayment of wages will be a criminal offence after 1 January 2025
Starting not before 1 January 2025, intentional underpayments of wages by employers will...
Café operators in court for underpaying workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the operators of a café in...
Residential building and construction company in court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against a Melbourne-based residential...
Fair Work Inspectors target Brisbane eateries
Fair Work Inspectors are making surprise visits to food outlets in Brisbane’s south this...
Perth IT company and its director penalised for underpaying employee
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $21,456 in penalties and back-payment...
Gold Coast recruitment company and its general manager penalised for underpaying employee
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $39,229 in penalties and back-payment...
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