Ballantyne v Hartnett Legal Services Pty Ltd

In the matter of *Ballantyne v Hartnett Legal Services Pty Ltd*, the applicant, Mr. Ballantyne, brought proceedings against the respondent, Hartnett Legal Services Pty Ltd, alleging a failure to pay accrued leave entitlement upon termination of employment. The case was heard in the Magistrates Court of Queensland.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the respondent had contravened section 570(2)(b) of the *Fair Work Act 2009* (Cth) by failing to pay the applicant his accrued leave entitlement upon the termination of his employment. The Court also considered the question of costs, specifically whether indemnity costs were warranted.

Judge Vasta found that the contraventions alleged by the applicant were made out. The Court determined that the respondent had failed to pay the accrued leave entitlement as required by law. Consequently, the Court ordered that the respondent pay the applicant's costs on an indemnity basis, reflecting the nature of the proceedings and the respondent's conduct.