Food waste road transport company penalised
A Sunshine Coast road transport company and its director have been penalised $16,155 in penalties and back-pay orders by the Fair Work Ombudsman following court action.
$16,155 in penalties and back-pay orders secured by the Fair Work Ombudsman against a Sunshine Coast road transport firm.
What happens if my trade business underpays workers in Queensland?
Affects owner-operators and employers in transport and trades who manage staff, as underpaying workers can lead to court-ordered penalties and back-pay.
Key takeaways
- A Sunshine Coast road transport company was taken to court by the Fair Work Ombudsman over worker underpayments.
- The company and its director were hit with $16,155 in combined penalties and back-pay orders.
- Business owners can be personally liable alongside their company for Fair Work breaches.
- Employers should audit pay rates regularly to avoid Fair Work Ombudsman action.
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