Systematic employment law breaches result in a $38,500 fine for outlet operators

Failure to pay annual leave entitlements and breaching pay slip employment laws are among the latest wrongdoings uncovered by the FWO.

What is office gossip? Here are five tips to manage team tattletales

Tackle office gossip before it spirals out of control. Stick around as we share five top tips for managing it and keeping team culture in check.

Still finding shards: second round of penalties for this QLD glass repair business

The Fair Work Ombudsman recently secured over $116,000 in penalties for the second time against the operator of a Queensland-based glass repair business.

Scheduling a compulsory meeting? It’s mandatory to pay them

How do you communicate with your people to ensure they all get the same information? The answer: compulsory meetings.

Stay on the right side of the Fair Work Ombudsman

Australia’s workplace watchdog, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), means business – and this year’s numbers prove it. With a massive $2 billion recovered in back-pay over the past five years, …

It’s surprise inspection season. Are you ready for a visit from the FWO?

Two men shaking hands across a desk, with a woman sitting next to one of the men

The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force officers have recently conducted surprise inspections across NSW.

Inspections for the least-compliant horticulture industry regions

To tackle the rampant issues, the FWO is launching a fresh round of surprise inspections, beginning with businesses in the Riverina region.

The rise (and resistance) of the 4-day work week

Children playing with a dad while he works from home during four-day work

A four-day work week at full-time pay sounds like a huge win for employees and businesses alike, but even with data supporting it, why is the jury still out?

The nature of a family business: pros, cons, and best practices

Running a family business presents challenges, and when it comes to hiring family members, navigating personal and professional relationships can be tricky.

Disparaging conduct in an underpayment case results in severe fines

The FWO has secured over $40,000 in penalties against My IT Partner Pty Ltd after the business failed to comply with a Compliance Notice.