Dessman, Lisa Mary
Lisa Mary Dessman, an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, was prosecuted for three breaches relating to the operations of her hairdressing salon at Tugun. Dessman did not pay an apprentice correct wages or pro rata annual leave on termination, and also failed to supply tools of trade to the employee.
The matter was heard ex-parte on 29 May 2009 in the Industrial Magistrates Court at Southport and the magistrate ordered Dessman pay the amount of $2,018.38 in unpaid wages, $1,414.34 in unpaid pro rata annual leave on termination and $130 in unpaid tool allowances to the employee.
The defendant was also ordered to pay $215.10 costs of court.
Industry: |
Hairdressing |
|---|---|
Defendant: |
Dessman, Lisa Mary |
Date of offence: |
29 March 2008 |
Location of offence: |
Tugun |
Offence: |
(1) Failure to pay wages
(2) Failure to pay tool allowance (3) Failure to keep time and wage records |
Court: |
Southport Magistrates Court |
| Magistrate: |
Mr Michael O’Driscoll |
| Legislation: |
(1)Section
666 – Industrial
Relations
Act 1999 (2)Section 138 (3) Section 366(1) |
Plea: |
Ex-parte |
Decision date: |
29 May 2009 |
| Penalty: |
(1)
Fined
$5000
for failure
to pay
wages |
Professional and legal costs: |
Nil |
Court costs: |
$71.70 x 3 = $215.10 |
In default period to pay: |
Levy and distress |
Conviction recorded: |
No |
Last updated 26 August 2009
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