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Mandatory vaccinations system revealed

4-tier system revealed for mandatory vaccinations at work

The Fair Work Ombudsman has adopted a new four-tiered approach for mandatory vaccines in Australian workplaces, and move...
Geowash franchise appeal dismissed

Former real estate agency fined $63,000

A former real estate agency has been fined $63,000 in penalties for workplace law breaches. The Fair Work Ombudsman secu...
Geowash franchise appeal dismissed

FWO takes ex-La Porchetta franchisee to court

An ex-La Porchetta franchisee is being hauled before the Federal Circuit Court for alleged workplace breaches....
Geowash franchise appeal dismissed

Cafe chain 85 Degrees allegedly underpaid staff $429,000

Cafe chain 85 Degrees has allegedly underpaid Taiwanese students working in its Sydney stores on a supposed internship a...
Ex-Core9 Fitness franchisee faces court

Former IGA franchisee faces legal action

A former IGA franchisee faces legal action in the Federal Circuit Court over alleged non-compliance with workplace ...
Serious breaches of Protecting Vulnerable Workers laws

Serious breaches of Protecting Vulnerable Workers laws costs ex-franchisee $191,646

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured its first penalties for serious breaches of Protecting Vulnerable Workers laws. The ...
7-Eleven's $98m class action settlement

7-Eleven’s workplace compliance gets thumbs up after audits and $173m back pay

7-Eleven’s workplace compliance has improved significantly over the past three years, according to the Fair Work O...
Top Juice wages recovered

Top Juice wages recovered after workplace breaches

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $32,435 in unpaid wages for 18 workers at Top Juice. The wages recovery follows an...
Gyoza Gyoza franchisee fined

Hello Juice operators fined for ‘deliberately exploiting’ employees

The former operators of two Hello Juice outlets in Victoria were penalised $276,929 by the Federal Circuit Court for “de...
Fair Work recovers $233,000

Fair Work recovers $233,000 from Gami Chicken for unpaid wages

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $233,087 in unpaid wages from 19 outlets of fried chicken chain Gami Chicken &...