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Brisbane cleaning contractors face audits
The Federal Workplace Ombudsman has embarked on a campaign to ensure Brisbane cleaners are properly paid.
The Federal Workplace ombudsman has written to contractors asking them to provide copies of payslips, time-sheets and details of pay rates.
The move follows concerns by the LHMU that some staff may not be getting their proper entitlements.
Workplace Ombudsman Executive Director Mike Campbell said inspectors are about to start auditing and will pursue those companies who don’t respond to requests for records.
“The cleaning industry employs a large number of casual and transient workers, as well as young workers and migrant employees,” Campbell said. “The vulnerable nature of these employees increases the need for education and auditing in this industry.”
Breaches of the Workplace Relations Act carry a maximum penalty of $33,000.
