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Jackwitz, Charmaine Debbie


Summary

Charmaine Debbie Jackwitz, trading as Hairvolution, being an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9MB), was prosecuted for failing to pay an employee correct wages and pro rata annual leave in accordance with the Hairdressers' Industry Award – State and the Order – Apprentices’ and Trainees’ Wages and conditions (excluding Certain Queensland Government Entities) 2003 (PDF, 403KB).

The employee was employed as a 3rd year apprentice at the employer’s workplace at St George and was not paid correct wages for time worked during the period 19 May 2006 to 11 August 2006 and pro rata annual leave on the termination of her employment.

Charmaine Debbie Jackwitz was convicted and fined $450 on each charge in the St George Industrial Magistrates Court and ordered to pay $1,271.11 arrears of wages and $476.35 pro rata annual leave to the employee.

Details
Industry:

Hairdressing

Defendant:

Charmaine Debbie Jackwitz

Date of offence:

(1) 19 May 2006 to 11 August 2006
(2) 11 August 2006

Location of offence:

St George

Offence:

(1) Failure to pay wages
(2) Failure to pay wages

Court:

St George Industrial Magistrates Court  

Magistrate:

Mr John Jones

Legislation:

s.666(1) Industrial Relations Act 1999

Plea:

-

Decision date:

17 March 2009

Penalty:

Fined $450 on each charge and ordered to pay $1,271.11 outstanding wages and $476.35 pro rata annual leave

Professional and legal costs:

-

Court costs:

(1) $71.70
(2) $71.70

In default period to pay:

3 Months, in default levy and distress

Conviction recorded:

No

 

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Last updated 29 September 2009