Goodwin Aged Care Services signs EU after $1.39m underpayments
Goodwin Aged Care Services signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman after underpaying 335 staff. Back-payments totalling over $1.39 million including interest and super have been completed.
$1.39 million in back-payments including interest and super paid to 335 underpaid employees at Goodwin Aged Care Services.
What happens to my business if the Fair Work Ombudsman finds I've underpaid workers?
Affects all trade business owners who employ staff. A reminder that underpaying workers, even unintentionally, can trigger costly FWO enforcement action and back-payment obligations.
Key takeaways
- Goodwin Aged Care Services underpaid 335 employees and was required to back-pay over $1.39m including interest and supe…
- The company signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman as a result of the underpayments.
- Business owners across all industries can face similar enforcement action if payroll obligations aren't met.
- Superannuation and interest must be included in back-payments, not just the base wage shortfall.
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