Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2022-06-01-neubauer-litigation-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- City Central Cleaning
- Penalty
- $6,660
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000173
What happened
The Fair Work Ombudsman commenced legal action against the Respondent, who operated City Central Cleaning in Adelaide. An investigation began after a request for assistance from a part-time administration assistant employed between January 29 and February 15, 2021. The worker, who was in Australia on a bridging visa, allegedly did not receive proper entitlements under the Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020. A Compliance Notice was issued in July 2021, which the Respondent allegedly failed to comply with, and is also accused of issuing false payslips.
What was decided
The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking the Respondent to court for allegedly failing to comply with a Compliance Notice and issuing false payslips. The Compliance Notice required him to calculate and back-pay the worker’s outstanding entitlements, including minimum wages, annual leave, and payment-in-lieu-of-notice. A directions hearing is scheduled for June 28, 2022. The Respondent faces a maximum penalty of $6,660 for the Compliance Notice breach and $13,320 for the payslip contravention. The Ombudsman is also seeking a court order to rectify underpayments.
What it means for employers
Employers must comply with Compliance Notices issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties and court orders to rectify underpayments. Issuing false payslips is also a serious offence with substantial penalties.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have not received their correct pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free assistance. Interpreter services are available.
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