The
Federal Circuit Court has sent a strong message to employers who are underpaying
their employees and claiming they were unsure of the legal minimum rates.
Judge Heather Riley ordered a fine of over $70,000 against a hairdressing salon and its directors for underpaying an apprentice over $8,000 in wages.
The
directors of the company repeatedly claimed they were misled and unaware of the
minimum wages and entitlements they were required to pay.
Employers
have a responsibility to know their obligations and pay employees their correct
wages and entitlements.
The
directors in this case were each fined $10,032 for failing to acknowledge and
comply with their obligations.
Mistakes
can easily be made and easily fixed before the Fair Work Ombudsman becomes
involved.
If
you would like to know your legal obligations as an employer and confirm you
are paying your employees the proper entitlements, contact Nevett Ford
Melbourne lawyers on (03) 9614 7111.
It
doesn’t pay to underpay, so do the right thing by your business and your
workers. 
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