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McEvoy, Sarina Jane


Summary

Sarina Jane McEvoy, being an employer under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9MB), was prosecuted for failing to pay wages in accordance with the the Transport, Distribution and Courier Industry Award – Northern and Mackay Divisions 2004.

The employee was employed as a casual grade 2 driver at the employer’s workplace at Townsville and was not paid for all wages due for his period of his employment as well as pro rata annual leave and wages in lieu of notice.

McEvoy was fined $750 and ordered to pay $1452 arrears of wages; $2178 arrears of pro rata annual leave and $726 arrears of wages in lieu of notice to the employee.

Details
Industry:

Transport
Defendant:

McEvoy, Sarina Jane

Date of offence:

8 July 2008
Location of offence:

Townsville
Offence:

Failure to pay wages
Court:

Townsville Industrial Magistrates Court  
Magistrate:

Mr Brian Smith Esq
Legislation:

Section 666(1) Industrial Relations Act 1999

Plea:

Ex-parte
Decision date:

10 February 2009
Penalty:

Fined $750 and ordered to pay $1452 arrears of wages; $2178 arrears of pro rata annual leave and $726 arrears of wages in lieu of notice
Professional and legal costs:

 
Court costs:

$71.70
In default period to pay:

Fine default: levy and distress
Arrears default: levy and distress

Conviction recorded:

No

 

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