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Work ombudsman targets takeaways

Posted on February 8, 2010, 9:09am

Fast food and takeaway businesses in Mount Gambier, Millicent and Robe can soon expect the Fair Work Ombudsman to knock on their doors.

Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors will conduct random audits at fast-food franchises, fish and chip stores, pizza shops and takeaway outlets over the next four months.

Employers will be asked to open their books to inspectors during face-to-face visits so they can check if staff are being paid correctly.

The audits will focus on employers’ record keeping and pay slips to ensure they are complying with their legal obligations.

Inspectors will also provide information and advice to employers.

Fair Work Ombudsman executive director Michael Campbell said the industry has been targeted because of the high number of complaints it is generating, and in cases where records indicated workers were being underpaid, inspectors may launch a wider investigation.

“Where we find records are not adequate or identify other non-compliance issues, we will provide information and assistance to employers and request they voluntarily rectify any problems,” Mr Campbell said.

“In cases where they don’t, or where we suspect deliberate underpayments or other serious breaches have occurred, we may launch a full audit which could lead to court proceedings.”

The maximum penalty for a breach of workplace law is $33,000.

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2 Responses to “Work ombudsman targets takeaways”

  1. maybe on February 8th, 2010 1:37 pm 1

    well now that they’ve been warned, I’m sure there’s plenty of time to cook the books. :P

  2. deb on February 10th, 2010 2:56 pm 2

    do they address bullying too??plenty of that in my workplace

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