The Fair Work Ombudsman has discontinued proceedings against Core9 St Ives Pty Ltd (Core9) and its director Kyle Arnold.
During COVID, the business kept the employee on full pay, despite not being able to operate during Government lockdowns. The employee alleged that she had accrued entitlements of approximately $6,000 that she was entitled to be paid upon ending her employment with Core9. Following investigation, both Core9 and the employee agreed that this was not the case. The employee subsequently withdrew the complaint to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
On 6 June 2022, Core9 and Kyle Arnold filed their defence in the proceedings. On 1 July 2022, the Fair Work Ombudsman discontinued the proceedings against both Core9 and Kyle Arnold.
During the extended period of lockdowns, the owners of Core9 personally funded the business to meet staff entitlements in good faith when it could not trade.
The staff worked tirelessly during COVID, and we wish the fitness industry all the success in future.
Your can read the May 22 article announcing the proceedings here.
