Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2023-02-13-design-wolf-litigation-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- Design Wolf Solutions Pty Ltd
- Penalty
- $33,300
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Design Wolf Solutions Pty Ltd, trading as Designwolf Building Solutions, and its director, Brenton John Bound. The action follows a request for assistance from a worker who was employed as a full-time adult apprentice builder from August 2020 to May 2021. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice in September 2021 regarding alleged underpayment of annual leave entitlements. The company failed to comply with the notice.
What was decided
The Fair Work Ombudsman is seeking penalties against Design Wolf Solutions Pty Ltd and Brenton John Bound for failing to comply with the Compliance Notice. The company faces a penalty of up to $33,300, and Mr Bound faces a penalty of up to $6,660. The Ombudsman also seeks an order for the company to rectify the alleged underpayment, including interest and superannuation. A directions hearing is scheduled in the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
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 orders to back-pay entitlements, plus interest and superannuation.
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/2023-media-releases/february-2023/20230213-design-wolf-litigation-media-releaseWant more cases like this?
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