$7 Million Back-pay For Queensland Workers

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16th November 2009, 11:30am - Views: 717





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Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 



Media Release





   16 Nov 2009


$7 million back-pay for Queensland workers


The Fair Work Ombudsman recovered $7.03 million for 8292 workers in

Queensland who were underpaid last financial year.


The back-payments are among a total of $32.4 million recouped for more than

28,000 workers Australia-wide.


Workplace inspectors finalised 5678 complaints and recorded 3216 breaches of

workplace law in Queensland in the 2008-09 financial year.


The Fair Work Ombudsman has offices in Brisbane, Townsville, Rockhampton,

Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Cairns.


Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says 99 per cent of

the money recovered for workers last financial year was recouped without

resorting to litigation.


“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.


“However, employers must be aware that it is their responsibility to ensure they

pay staff correctly.”  


Mr Campbell says the Fair Work Ombudsman can help employers and workers to

understand their rights and obligations under new National Employment

Standards and Modern Awards, which take effect on 1 January, 2010.


“The new workplace law landscape provides a comprehensive safety net of

minimum employment conditions that underpin the whole system,” he said.


“The Fair Work Ombudsman has a range of user-friendly resources that can help

employers and workers comply with workplace laws and operate their workplace

according to best practice.”


Employers or employees seeking advice or assistance should contact the Fair

Work Infoline on 13 13 94 or visit www.fwo.gov.au For translations call 13 14 50.


The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and co-operative

workplaces. It also monitors compliance and investigates breaches of national

workplace laws.


Media inquiries: Craig Bildstien, Director Media & Stakeholder Relations.

0419 818 484. craig.bildstien@fwo.gov.au


Ryan Pedler, Senior Adviser Media & Stakeholder Relations. (03) 9954

2561, 0434 365 924. ryan.pedler@fwo.gov.au






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