CAF seeks expressions of interest for three star standard

CAF applications are currently open for buildings in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

1 April, 2019

Government supports jail time for migrant exploitation

Employers who deliberately engage in exploitative conduct could face jail time under new reforms accepted by the coalition government today.

7 March, 2019

Victorian Chamber urges caution on regulation of on-demand economy

Victorian Chamber of Commerce weighs in on state’s inquiry into on-demand workforce.

25 February, 2019

Vic Govt seeks submissions on ‘gig economy’

The Victorian Government is taking submissions for an inquiry into the on-demand workforce.

21 January, 2019

Cleaning contractors hit with $65,000 penalty

Three cleaning firms and former sole trader penalised for involvement in underpaying cleaners at Tasmanian Woolworths sites.

12 December, 2018

WA cleaning company overhauls workplace practices

Cleaning company signs up to ongoing scrutiny of workplace arrangements with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

2 December, 2018

FWO report shows improved compliance

Fair Work Inspectors found 62 per cent of re-audited employers now meeting workplace obligations.

12 November, 2018

Cleaning company penalised $144,000

Contractor fined for underpaying three casual employees more than $10,000.

24 September, 2018

Senate inquiry investigates exploitation of retail cleaners

The inquiry follows the FWO’s investigation into Woolworths’ cleaning services in Tasmania.

4 September, 2018

Woolworths signs up to protect cleaners

Supermarket giant to conduct annual audits of contractors.

29 August, 2018

School cleaners to be back-paid after FWO investigation

Melbourne cleaning company enters Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to improve compliance and back-pay workers.

10 August, 2018

Cleaning operator taken to court

Fair Work Ombudsman launches legal action against cleaning firm for failing to back-pay.

30 July, 2018