Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2023-11-06-byc-penalty-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- Back Your Cause Pty Ltd
- Penalty
- $39,229
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
Back Your Cause Pty Ltd, trading as BYC Recruitment, and its former general manager, Aaron Murray, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into the company's failure to comply with a Compliance Notice. The Compliance Notice related to unpaid entitlements for a business development manager employed between July 2020 and November 2021. The worker hadn't received wages for the final month of work or accrued annual leave. The company ceased operating.
What was decided
The Court imposed a $25,000 penalty on Back Your Cause Pty Ltd and a $5,000 penalty on Aaron Murray. The company was also ordered to pay $9,229 in back-payment, plus superannuation and interest. The court emphasized the seriousness of failing to comply with Compliance Notices, stating it sends a strong deterrent message. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth stressed the consequences of ignoring Compliance Notices.
What it means for employers
Employers must act on Compliance Notices issued by the Fair Work Ombudsman. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties and back-payment orders. The court views non-compliance as a serious matter and will issue strong deterrent messages.
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 advice and assistance. The Fair Work Ombudsman offers free online courses and resources for employers and employees.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/2023-media-releases/november-2023/20231106-byc-penalty-media-releaseWant more cases like this?
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