The Fair Work Ombudsman has issued a media release advising that it will audit East Coast retailers as part of a new campaign.
Hair and beauty salons and retail outlets are the focus of the new Fair Work Ombudsman compliance campaign. Fair Work Inspectors will check employers are paying the correct minimum hourly rates, penalty rates, allowances and loadings and providing appropriate meal breaks. Compliance with record-keeping and pay-slip obligations will also being monitored during the three-month campaign. Do you know your legal obligations? Most businesses - including small businesses - are now covered by the Fair Work Act 2009. Fair Work Inspectors appointed the Fair Work Ombudsman have the power to enter a workplace at any time to inspect records and ensure compliance. Employers risk penalties of up to $54,000 for each breach of the Fair Work Act 2009. Do you need help with HR and compliance? Engage us for a free consultation to assist you with your HR compliance.
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11/5/2017 04:33:52 am
This is really unfair to the employees. They weren't aware of the misdemeanor done by the company. They should be immune from the penalties. It's only fair that the inspectors made this judgement, but I hope that they don't include the regular employees. Things are really looking bad for the East Coast retailers.
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Paula
11/5/2017 09:51:35 am
I don't think the employees are impacted. It is the employees that Fair Work are trying to protect.
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