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18 December 2025

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $135,000 penalty in court against the former operator of an Ultra Tune automotive service outlet in western Sydney.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed the penalty against Fajloun Motor Group Pty Ltd, which operated the Ultra Tune franchise outlet in Yagoona before it closed.

The penalty was imposed in response to Fajloun Motor Group breaching laws relating to pay slips and employment records, and failing to comply with a Compliance Notice, which required it to back-pay entitlements owed to a worker.

Fajloun Motor Group employed the worker at the Yagoona Ultra Tune outlet on a casual basis in an automotive administration role between April 2022 and January 2023.

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said employers that failed to act on Compliance Notices needed to be aware they could face court-imposed penalties on top of having to back-pay workers.

“When Compliance Notices are not followed, we will continue to take legal action to ensure workers receive all their lawful entitlements,” Ms Booth said.

Ms Booth said the regulator would continue to enforce workplace laws, including those relating to pay slip and record-keeping, and take appropriate action to ensure these laws are complied with.

“Record-keeping is the bedrock of compliance and pay slips provide employees with the clarity they need about their pay. We expect every employer to follow laws requiring them to issue pay slips within one working day of each pay day and to make and keep accurate employment records for their employees.”

“Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free assistance.”

The regulator investigated after receiving a request for assistance from the affected worker.

A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice to Fajloun Motor Group in October 2023 after forming a belief the company had underpaid the worker’s minimum wages, casual loading, Saturday penalty rates and overtime rates, owed under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020.

The company back-paid the worker only after the Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action.

Employers and employees can visit www.fairwork.gov.au or call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 for free advice and assistance about their rights and obligations in the workplace.

A free interpreter service is available on 13 14 50. Employees can also seek information from their employer or their union, if they are a member.

Employers can seek information from their employer association if they are a member, and also use the FWO’s pay calculator and Small Business Showcase.

The FWO provides a free online course to help employers understand what a Compliance Notice is and how to respond if they get one. The Compliance Notice course, among a suite of free interactive courses on offer for employers, managers and employees, is available in our online learning centre.