Building and construction labour hire company and owner penalised
Fair Work Ombudsman secured $40,739 in penalties against a labour hire company in building and construction, along with its owner. Legal action was taken in court over workplace compliance failures.
$40,739 in penalties secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman against a building and construction labour hire company and its owner.
What penalties can a building labour hire company face for Fair Work breaches?
Builders and subcontractors using labour hire firms face scrutiny over worker entitlements. Non-compliance can result in court-ordered penalties for both companies and individual owners.
Key takeaways
- Fair Work Ombudsman secured $40,739 in court penalties against a construction labour hire firm and its owner.
- Both the company and individual owner were held liable, showing personal risk for directors.
- Building and construction labour hire businesses are under active Fair Work scrutiny.
- Tradies and builders should ensure any labour hire arrangements meet workplace compliance obligations.
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