Almost $60k recovered for Goldfields workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman randomly audited the business and found the workers had been underpaid the minimum hourly rate for almost three years between October, 2008 and June, 2011.
The underpayments ranged from $11 to $1524.
After a Fair Work inspector contacted the business and explained its obligations, the employees were reimbursed without the need for further action against the employer.
Other recent recoveries include:
- $11,700 for a care worker south of Ballarat underpaid the minimum hourly rate and annual leave entitlements,
- $7400 for a retail worker at Maryborough underpaid penalty rates, overtime allowances and annual leave entitlements,
- $5800 for a labourer at Ballarat underpaid the minimum hourly rate,
- $5200 for a food and beverage attendant at Daylesford underpaid the minimum hourly rate, and
- $5000 for a North Ballarat receptionist underpaid termination entitlements.
Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson says that when Fair Work inspectors identify a problem and contact a business, most employers check their records, realise a problem has occurred and fix it immediately.
The Fair Work Ombudsman provides a single point of contact for people working or running a business in Australia to get accurate and timely information about their workplace rights and obligations.
Employers or employees seeking information and advice should visit www.fairwork.gov.au.
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman, 8 May 2012
