Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2025-07-11-omalleys-operations-failure-to-comply-media-release
At a glance
- Penalty
- $6,095
- Employees affected
- 1
What happened
O’Malley’s Operations Pty Ltd, a labour hire company supplying staff to the Royal Hotel Granville, is facing legal action from the Fair Work Ombudsman. This action follows a failure to pay $6,095 in compensation to a former employee. The employee was dismissed in May 2023 after informing her employer of her pregnancy. Fair Work Commissioner Alana Matheson found the dismissal was unfair and ordered the company to pay compensation. Riley Panetta-Sleiman, the operations manager of O’Malley’s Operations, is also involved in the legal action.
What was decided
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against O’Malley’s Operations Pty Ltd and Riley Panetta-Sleiman for failing to comply with a Fair Work Commission order to pay $6,095 compensation to a former employee. Commissioner Matheson previously found the dismissal was harsh, unjust, and unreasonable. The company faces a potential penalty of up to $93,900, and Mr Panetta-Sleiman faces a penalty of up to $18,780. The FWO is also seeking a court order for the outstanding compensation plus interest. A directions hearing is scheduled for August 2025.
What it means for employers
Employers must comply with Fair Work Commission orders. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties and further legal action. Employers should ensure dismissal processes are fair and not influenced by protected attributes like pregnancy.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been unfairly dismissed or are owed compensation should seek assistance from the Fair Work Ombudsman. There are time limits for lodging applications, generally 21 days from the dismissal.
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