Gold Coast business fined for failing to provide workers’ compensation

A Gold Coast business has been fined $38,000 for violating workers’ compensation laws.

WorkCover Queensland charged the business under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 for failing to carry workers’ compensation insurance.

“In 2022, it was found that over approximately five months, the Gold Coast business didn’t have compulsory workers' compensation insurance in place despite two employees being injured in the period,” WorkCover Queensland said.

The owner of the business was fined after pleading guilty at the Southport Magistrates Court. The court also ordered the employer to pay costs.

Originally published here.