Business Owner Fined Over $1,400 For Ignoring Order To Pay Wages
April 19, 2010 4:00 PM
Orangeville, Ont. - Jason Riedel, who owns The Riedel Needle tattoo shop in Orangeville, was fined $1,438.87 on April 14 for violating the Employment Standards Act (ESA). He had failed to comply with an order to pay wages.
The Ministry of Labour investigated a claim for outstanding wages filed by an employee. An order totalling $1,308.06 was issued to Mr. Riedel and was not paid.
The defendant was found guilty of failing to comply with an order issued by an employment standards officer.
The fine was imposed by Justice of the Peace Jacques Desjardins. In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25-per-cent victim fine surcharge, as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
Court Information at a Glance
Location: Ontario Court of Justice
10 Louisa St., Courtroom 202
Orangeville, Ont.
Judge: Justice of the Peace Jacques Desjardins
Date of Conviction: April 14, 2010
Defendant: Jason Riedel operating as The Riedel Needle
Matter: Employment Standards
Conviction: Section 103, contrary to section 132 of the ESA
Crown Counsel: Catherine Glaister
Contacts
- Matt Blajer
Communications Branch
416-326-7405
Ministry of Labour
ontario.ca/labour