FWO v The Applicant
Citation: FWO-LIT/2025-2026/nereshnie-pather/2026-05-01
At a glance
- Respondent
- Nereshnie Pather
- Penalty
- $14,555
What happened
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) commenced litigation against the Applicant. The proceedings concerned non-compliance with a compliance notice and failure to provide payslips. This occurred on 1 May 2026.
What was decided
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia found the Applicant in breach of workplace laws. She was penalised $14,554.50 for the non-compliance and failure to provide payslips. The decision is documented as Fair Work Ombudsman v The Applicant (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC2G 709.
What it means for employers
Employers must comply with compliance notices issued by the FWO. They also have a legal obligation to provide employees with payslips, detailing wages and deductions. Failure to do so can result in significant penalties.
What it means for employees
Employees are entitled to receive payslips outlining their earnings and any deductions. If an employer fails to provide these, they should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for assistance.
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