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Blanck, Jeffrey Allen


Summary

Jeffrey Allen Blanck trading as JB Joinery in Toowoomba, was prosecuted under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 for failing to pay an employee correct wages and pro rata annual leave.

The worker was employed under the Building Construction Industry Award State 2003 and Order – Apprentices’ and trainees’ Wages and Conditions [excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities] 2003 - as an apprentice shop fitter from 19 February 2007 to 30 March 2007.

The matters were heard on 5 June 2009 and Blanck was ordered to pay $1,353.68 in unpaid wages, in default 27 days imprisonment, with six months to pay, and $141.46 in pro rata annual leave, in default three days imprisonment, with six months to pay.

Details
Industry:

Construction
Defendant:

Blanck, Jeffrey Allen

Date of offence:
  1. 19 February 2007 to 30 March 2007
  2. 30 March 2007
Location of offence:

Toowoomba
Offence:
  1. Failure to pay wages
  2. Failure to pay wages (annual leave)
Court:

Toowoomba Industrial Magistrates Court
Magistrate:

Mr Bruce Schemioneck Esq
Legislation:
  1. Section 666 Industrial Relations Act 1999
  2. Section 666 Industrial Relations Act 1999
Plea:

Guilty
Decision date:

05 June 2009
Penalty:
  1. $250
  2. $250
Professional and legal costs:

Nil
Court costs:

$71.70 for each matter
In default period to pay:
  1. Fine: in default six days imprisonment.
  2. Fine: in default six days imprisonment.
Conviction recorded:

No

 

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Last updated 29 September 2009