Sydney labour hire director penalised for breach
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured an $8,415 court penalty against the director of a labour hire company. The company supplied workers to two restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets in Sydney.
$8,415 penalty secured in court by the Fair Work Ombudsman against the labour hire company director
Can a labour hire company director be personally penalised for Fair Work breaches?
Tradies who use or run labour hire arrangements, such as builders and subcontractors, should note that the FWO is penalising directors personally, not just their companies. Compliance failures can carry personal liability.
Key takeaways
- The Fair Work Ombudsman secured an $8,415 court penalty against a Sydney labour hire director.
- The labour hire company supplied workers to two Sydney restaurant-and-shisha-lounge outlets.
- The penalty was imposed on the company's director, not only the company.
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