Cairns cafes fined $33,600 for underpayments

17 June 2010 | The operator of two cafes in Cairns which underpaid more than 180 staff has been fined $33,600 following a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Cairns cafes allegedly underpaid workers almost $120,000

18 May 2010 | The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a prosecution against the operator of two Sushi Train cafes in Cairns for allegedly underpaying 181 staff members almost $120,000.

Melbourne restaurant fined $10k for poor record-keeping

12 April 2010 | Baker Group Management, which trades as Angelucci's Restaurant and Bar on Chapel Street in Melbourne's South Yarra has been fined $7,000, and its operator a further $3,000, for failing to keep proper employment records for more than 70 employees.

Sydney SMEs targeted by Fair Work inspectors

8 April 2010 | Businesses in Sydney’s south and western suburbs will be the latest target of visits from inspectors from the office of the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of the latest leg of its educational program.

Two restaurants reimburse underpaid cooks almost $10,000

11 March 2010 | Two cooks at two separate restaurants in Campbelltown in NSW have been reimbursed almost $10,000 after investigations by the Fair Work Ombudsman found they were being underpaid.

Tasmanian hotel operator accussed of underpaying workers

4 February 2010 | The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a prosecution against the operators of a Tasmanian hotel for allegedly underpaying two workers more than $8,500.

Fair Work inspectors on tour to educate small business

11 January 2010 | As new workplace laws come into affect around Australia the Fair Work Ombudsman has announced a program of visits by inspectors to help guide the country’s more than 50,000 small businesses through the changes.