So a fine of $96K for underpaying pilots a total of $123.4K.
Corporate Australia really must be quaking in their boots.
How much was spent by them on defending the case?
How much did the taxpayer fork out to prosecute the case?
Will the defendant have to pay any costs?
Are you saying the fine is not enough? Comparatively to other cases it seems to be on the hefty side, even though the employer seemed co-operative during the investigation - ie they repaid the $123K once the Fair Work Ombudsman got involved.
Underpayment of legal entitlements appears to be quite prevalent whether deliberate or oversight, so the courts have to send a message out somehow.
Also a reminder to all to keep on top of their own payslips and take a greater role in knowing if they are getting all that has been agreed to in a contract/agreement