Melbourne Training College Backpays Staff $115,000
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Business - Human Resources Press Release16th December 2009, 11:00am - Views: 1323
 Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 Media Release 16 Dec 2009 Fair Work Ombudsman recoups $115,000 for Melbourne training college staff The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $115,000 for five workers at a private training college in Melbourne. The workers lodged complaints earlier this year after they finished working for the college and did not receive wages, pay in lieu of notice or accrued annual leave entitlements. In some cases, the college had been unlawfully withholding the entitlements pending the resolution of disputes with the workers, who held a variety of teaching and administrative positions. After Fair Work inspectors contacted the college and explained its obligations under workplace laws, the workers were promptly back-paid. Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says that as the college fully co-operated with inspectors and voluntarily rectified the underpayments immediately, no further action will be taken. “We have a flexible, fair approach and our preference is always to work with employers to educate them and help them voluntarily rectify any non-compliance issues we identify,” he said. “However, employers must be aware that it is their responsibility to ensure they pay staff correctly.” Mr Campbell says the Fair Work Ombudsman can help employers and workers to understand their rights and obligations under new National Employment Standards and Modern Awards, which take effect on January 1, 2010. The Fair Work Ombudsman has a range of user-friendly resources that can help employers and workers better understand and comply with workplace laws. Employers or employees seeking advice or assistance should contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 or visit www.fairwork.gov.au For translations call 13 14 50. The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and co-operative workplaces. It also monitors compliance and investigates breaches of national workplace laws. Media inquries: Craig Bildstien, Director, Media & Stakeholder Relations, 0419 818 484. Ryan Pedler, Senior Adviser, 0434 365 924. |
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