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Johnson, Peter


Summary

Peter Johnson, being an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999, was prosecuted for failure to pay wages to an employee under an industrial instrument.

The employer operated a vehicle repair business located at Southport.

The matters were heard on 24 July 2009 in the Industrial Magistrates Court at Southport before Industrial Magistrate Mr George Wilkie. Johnson did not make an appearance and the matters were heard ex-parte.

The employer was ordered to pay $16,330.41 in wages for work performed and $1,513.76 in pro rata annual leave which was unpaid.

He was also fined $5,000 in total for two offences of failure to pay wages. No conviction was recorded.

Details
Industry:

Automotive repairs
Defendant:

Johnson, Peter
Date of offence:
  1. 4 January 2008 to12 September 2008
  2. 12 September 2008
Location of offence:

Southport
Offence:
 Failure to pay wages
Court:

Southport
Magistrate:

Mr George Wilkie
Legislation:
  1. Section 666 Industrial Relations Act 1999
  2. Section 666 Industrial Relations Act 1999
Plea:

Ex-parte
Decision date:

24 July 2009
Penalty:
 Fined $5,000 global fine for both offences
Professional and legal costs:

Nil
Court costs:

$71.70
In default period to pay:
 In default levy and distress
Conviction recorded:

No

 

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Last updated 8 October 2009