Fair Work Ombudsman
Citation: FWO-2026-02-02-workplace-medical-consultants-and-zammitt-cn-penalty-media-release
At a glance
- Respondent
- Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd
- Penalty
- $9,014
- Employees affected
- 1
- Awards cited
- MA000015
What happened
Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd, a patient transport company in Sydney, and its director, David Zammitt, have been penalized by the Federal Circuit and Family Court. This followed their failure to comply with a Fair Work Ombudsman Compliance Notice. The company employed a patient transport officer from August 2021 to April 2022. The worker was underpaid overtime rates, wages for their final two weeks, and accrued annual leave entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated after a worker requested assistance.
What was decided
The Court imposed a $7,512 penalty on Workplace Medical Consultants Pty Ltd and a $1,502 penalty on David Zammitt. They were also ordered to back-pay the worker’s outstanding entitlements, including superannuation. Judge Robert Cameron emphasized the importance of complying with Compliance Notices to avoid further penalties. The court aimed to demonstrate disapproval of the company’s conduct to the wider community. The total amount outstanding to the worker at the time the Compliance Notice was issued was $7,347.76 before tax.
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 court-imposed penalties and back-payment of entitlements. The Fair Work Ombudsman is prepared to take legal action against employers who disregard Compliance Notices.
What it means for employees
Employees who believe they have been underpaid or are concerned about their entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free assistance. Free interpreter services are available.
Every statement above is drawn from the published decision. Read the original here:
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