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Lucadou-Wells, Elizabeth


Summary

Elizabeth Louise Lucadou-Wells, being an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9MB) was prosecuted for failing to pay annual leave and pro rata annual leave in accordance with the Hairdressers’ Industry Award – State 2003.

The worker was employed as a full time apprentice hairdresser and continued in full time employment after completing her apprenticeship. She worked at the employer’s workplace at Kuluin and was not paid for annual leave and pro rata annual leave accrued up to the date of termination of her employment - 4 February 2008.

Lucadou-Wells was fined $1,500 and ordered to pay $3,633.35 arrears of wages to the employee.

Details
Industry:

Hairdressing

Defendant:

Lucadou-Wells, Elizabeth

Date of offence:

4 February 2008

Location of offence:

Kuluin

Offence:
Failure to pay annual leave and pro rata annual leave
Court:

Maroochydore Industrial Magistrates Court

Magistrate:

Mr John Parker Esq

Legislation:

Section 666(1) Industrial Relations Act 1999

Plea:

Ex parte

Decision date:

11 December 2008

Penalty:
Fined $1500 and ordered to pay $3,633.35 arrears of wages.
Professional and legal costs:

-

Court costs:

$74.40

In default period to pay:

6 months to pay, in default: levy and distress.
In default: 15 days imprisonment

Conviction recorded:

No

 

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Last updated 29 September 2009