Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2024-12-03-sullivan-penalty-media-release
At a glance
- Penalty
- $12,652
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000047
What happened
Daniel Patrick Sullivan, the former operator of T for Tiling on the Central Coast of New South Wales, has been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation into his failure to calculate and back-pay entitlements to a casual tiling labourer employed between April 2020 and July 2021. He also failed to provide the worker with pay slips. A Compliance Notice was issued in July 2022, which he did not follow.
What was decided
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $12,652 penalty against Daniel Patrick Sullivan. The court found his failure to issue pay slips and comply with the Compliance Notice was deliberate. He is now ordered to calculate and pay the worker’s outstanding entitlements, including superannuation and interest. Judge Nicholas Manousaridis stated the worker was paid approximately 71% of what they were owed. The Fair Work Ombudsman emphasized that failing to act on Compliance Notices can result in substantial penalties.
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. Providing pay slips is a legal requirement, and employers should ensure they are issued promptly. The building and construction sector is a priority for the FWO, so employers in this industry should be particularly vigilant about compliance.
What it means for employees
Employees should seek assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman if they have concerns about their pay or entitlements. Pay slips are important for understanding your pay, and employers are legally required to provide them. Employees can contact the Fair Work Infoline 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/2024-media-releases/december-2024/20241203-sullivan-penalty-media-releaseWant more cases like this?
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