Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2025-07-25-my-it-partner-penalty-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- My IT Partner Pty Ltd
- Penalty
- $41,250
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000080
What happened
My IT Partner Pty Ltd, trading as My Info Tech Partner, failed to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a worker in an IT helpdesk support role from August 2019 to August 2022. The Compliance Notice required the company to calculate and back-pay underpaid wages and annual leave entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a worker requested assistance. The company’s sole director and shareholder, Aaron Fisher, threatened legal action against the Fair Work Ombudsman to avoid compliance.
What was decided
The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $41,250 penalty against My IT Partner Pty Ltd for failing to comply with the Compliance Notice. The court ordered the company to calculate and back-pay outstanding entitlements, including interest and superannuation. Judge Sandy Street found the company displayed a 'deliberate and intentional defiance' of the notice. The judge highlighted the need for deterrence against employers who disregard Compliance Notices.
What it means for employers
Employers must comply with Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notices. Failure to do so can result in substantial penalties and back-payment obligations. Deliberately defying Compliance Notices will be viewed very seriously by the courts and can lead to the maximum available penalty.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been underpaid or are not receiving correct entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free advice and assistance. The Fair Work Ombudsman can investigate and enforce workplace rights.
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