Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94
Media Release
11 Feb 2010
Tasmanian security firms pass random audits
Security companies contracted to work at festivals in Tasmania have been given
the thumbs up by the Fair Work Ombudsman after random audits found a high
level of compliance with workplace laws.
The regulator conducted a targeted campaign following concerns from the Liquor
Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union that security staff working at the festivals
were not receiving their full entitlements.
Fair Work inspectors scrutinised employment records for companies engaged at
Taste of Tasmania, Soundscape, Falls Festival, MS Fest and Festivale.
Companies were asked to open their books to ensure they were keeping
appropriate time-and-wages records and paying correct wages, loadings,
penalties and allowances.
Fair Work Ombudsman Tasmania Director Glenn Jordan says the campaign
uncovered three minor underpayments and two record-keeping contraventions.
Four workers have been back-paid a total of $150.
Mr Jordan says the high level of compliance was pleasing and employers
appreciated the opportunity to have face-to-face discussion with Fair Work
inspectors about their obligations.
“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.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has a range of user-friendly resources that can help
employers and workers comply with workplace laws and operate their workplace
according to best practice.
The Fair Work Ombudsman promotes harmonious, productive and co-operative
workplaces. It also monitors compliance and investigates breaches of national
workplace laws.
Employers or employees seeking assistance should contact the Fair Work Infoline
on 13 13 94 or visit www.fairwork.gov.au. For translations call 13 14 50.
Media inquiries:
Craig Bildstien, 0419 818 484. craig.bildstien@fwo.gov.au
Ryan Pedler, 0434 365 924. ryan.pedler@fwo.gov.au
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