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The Fair Work Ombudsman may pursue a number of enforcement actions in relation to contraventions of record-keeping and pay slip obligations. Fair Work Inspectors may issue an employer with an infringement notice for failing to meet their recordkeeping and pay slip obligations under the FW Act. An infringement notice is similar to an on-the-spot fine and is an alternative to taking matters to court. Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 An infringement notice can be issued within 12 months after the day on which the contravention(s) is alleged to have occurred. Generally, an employer has 28 days to pay the penalty in the infringement notice. For further information on infringement notices, including their payment, please see the Infringement notices fact sheet at fairwork.gov.au/factsheets Fair Work Inspectors may recommend the matter be taken to court if an employer fails to meet their record-keeping obligations.