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Cordon Bleu International Pty Ltd


Summary

Cordon Bleu International breached legislation by charging a fee to a work seeker who had approached the private employment agency to try and locate work as a nanny in France. She was charged a registration fee by the company of $70 which had to be paid before any action was taken. The work seeker paid a $185 deposit to the company but refused to pay any further monies. It is illegal for a private employment agency to charge any fee to find work for a client. A complaint was received from the work seeker and after investigation the agency was prosecuted and pleaded guilty to the offence.

Details
Industry:

Private employment agency
Defendant:

Cordon Bleu International Pty Ltd
Date of offence:

28 September 2005
Location of offence:

Spring Hill
Offence:

Charged work seeker a fee in contradiction of legislation
Court:

Brisbane Industrial Magistrates Court
Magistrate:

Ms Wendy Cull
Legislation:

s.408d(1) Industrial Relations Act 1999
Plea:

guilty
Decision date:

5 April 2007
Penalty:

Fined $1,000 and ordered to pay work seeker $185
Professional and legal costs:

-
Court costs:

$66.50
In default period to pay:

28 days, in default levy and distress
Conviction recorded:

Yes

 

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