The Fair Work Ombudsman
Business owners in Australia have many responsibilities and duties.
If you employ people or run a business, you must know the organisations and authorities that govern workplaces. There are severe penalties and fines if, as an employer, you fail to keep up with your obligations.
You may have read about the Fair Work Ombudsman or heard the term in the news. In recent years, many Australian companies have come under the scrutiny of the Fair Work Ombudsman. So, it's a governmental organisation employers in all industries should know about.
In this guide for business owners, we explain the role of the Fair Work Ombudsman, the difference between the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission (FWC) and your obligations as an employer.