IT company director ordered to personally rectify almost $150,000 in deliberate underpayments
Fair Work Ombudsman secured $35,308 penalty against IT company director who deliberately underpaid 16 workers. Director personally ordered to pay back nearly $150,000 in compensation.
$35,308 penalty plus almost $150,000 in personal compensation ordered against IT company director for underpaying 16 workers
Can I be personally liable if my company underpays workers?
Relevant to all trade business owners as it shows personal liability for wage underpayments. Directors can be held personally responsible beyond company penalties.
Key takeaways
- Company director ordered to personally pay back nearly $150,000 to 16 underpaid workers.
- Fair Work can pursue personal penalties against directors for deliberate wage underpayments.
- Director received $35,308 penalty on top of the compensation order.
- Case demonstrates personal liability extends beyond the company for wage breaches.
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