Infringement notices
What is an infringement notice?
An infringement notice is an enforcement tool that allows certain breaches of the industrial relations legislation to be prosecuted quickly and easily. An infringement notice prescribes a penalty to be paid by an alleged offender in respect of certain offences against legislative provisions.
When is an infringement notice issued?
Infringement notices are appropriate for use when the impact of the offence on employees is high, or the offence adversely affects the inspector’s ability to recover wages to which an employee may be entitled. More serious offences involving wilful or repetitive behaviour, involving large sums of money or committed over a prolonged period of employment may also warrant the issuing of an infringement notice.
Last updated July 17, 2005
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