Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94
Media Release
6 Oct 2010
Mandurah workers back-paid almost $20,000
after regulator intervenes
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered almost $20,000 for three workers at
Mandurah in Western Australia after recent investigations found they were
underpaid.
The biggest recovery was $9300 for a security officer who was underpaid his
minimum hourly rate, superannuation entitlements, penalty rates and loadings.
After inspectors contacted the employer and advised of its obligations, the worker
was immediately back-paid.
Other recoveries include:
$5200 for a young Mandurah childcare worker who was underpaid her
minimum hourly rate, and
$5100 for a Mandurah receptionist after she was not paid casual loading
for three years.
Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says that given the
employers co-operated and voluntarily rectified the underpayments, there will be
no further action against the companies.
“We have a flexible, fair approach and our preference is always to work with
employers to educate them and help them voluntarily rectify any non-compliance
issues we identify,” he said.
Mr Campbell says employers need to ensure they regularly review their Award or
agreement to ensure they are complying with workplace laws.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has a number of tools on its website -
rates of pay.
Small to medium-sized businesses without human resources staff can also ensure
they are better equipped when hiring, managing and dismissing employees by
using free template employment documentation available online.
Employers or employees seeking assistance or further information can also
contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 from 8am-6pm weekdays. For
translations, call 13 14 50.
Note: We are unable to provide additional information on the case listed above.
Media inquiries:
Richard Honey, (03) 9954 2716, richard.honey@fwo.gov.au
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