Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2023-03-16-razors-edge-litigation-media-release
At a glance
- Penalty
- $33,300
- Employees affected
- 2
What happened
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against Razor’s Edge Barbershop Pty Ltd and its sole director, Salvatore Anselmo. The barbershop, based in Point Cook, Melbourne, closed before the legal action. Two part-time barbers, one of whom was a visa holder, requested assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman. They allege they were not fully paid their accrued but untaken annual leave entitlements when their employment ended between March 2018 and June 2021. A Compliance Notice was issued in March 2022, which the barbershop allegedly failed to fully comply with.
What was decided
The Fair Work Ombudsman is seeking penalties against Razor’s Edge Barbershop Pty Ltd (up to $33,300) and Salvatore Anselmo (up to $6,660) for failing to comply with a Compliance Notice. The notice required full back-payment of annual leave entitlements and interest. The FWO also seeks a court order to ensure compliance with the notice. A directions hearing is scheduled for March 20, 2023. The Fair Work Ombudsman emphasises enforcement of workplace laws and encourages employees with pay concerns to seek assistance.
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. Businesses should ensure they understand and fulfil their obligations regarding employee entitlements, including annual leave.
What it means for employees
Employees, including visa holders, can seek assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman if they have concerns about their pay or entitlements. The Assurance Protocol protects visa holders who seek help.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2023-media-releases/march-2023/20230316-razors-edge-litigation-media-releaseWant more cases like this?
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