Episode

Carpenter Threatens Apprentice Over Sick Leave, Faces Fines

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Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 11, 2026
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Summary

Geelong carpenter Caleb Stubbs faces court for allegedly threatening to fire his teenage apprentice over sick leave and underpaying him and another casual worker. Stubbs, running CS Carpentry, allegedly dodged compliance notices, skipped proper payslips, and stonewalled investigators. Fair Work seeks court orders to force payments and fixes, emphasizing the importance of respecting basic employee entitlements. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/41b888b56a635f16