Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2022-06-14-pacific-security-penalty-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- Pacific Security Services Pty Ltd
- Penalty
- $18,900
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000047
What happened
Pacific Security Services Pty Ltd, based in Romsey, Victoria, failed to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a security officer requested assistance. The officer worked for the company between November 2017 and May 2019. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice in February 2020.
What was decided
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $18,900 penalty against Pacific Security Services Pty Ltd. The company must also back-pay the security officer the entitlements they were previously denied. Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker stated that failing to act on Compliance Notices can result in court penalties and back-payment obligations.
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 financial penalties and the obligation to back-pay workers.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been underpaid or are concerned about their entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free advice and assistance.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2022-media-releases/june-2022/20220614-pacific-security-penalty-media-releaseWant more cases like this?
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