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ARTICLE · 14 SEPTEMBER 2021

How changing work practices may increase the risk of employee underpayment

Businesses may need a multi-faceted approach to compliance to avoid accidentally underpaying staff during the pandemic.

AustraliaEmployment and HR

The perfect storm of flexible working, changing roles and rapidly diversifying business models

As flexible and remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic become the new normal, employers must guard against accidentally underpaying employees.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our work lives in a multitude of ways, forcing many companies to change their business models, reassess their requirements of employees and facilitate employees working from home. These changes have seemingly happened overnight and, in many cases, are becoming our new normal.

Industries are evolving at an unprecedented pace as businesses pivot to head off disruption and competition and meet emerging consumer demand in new markets. The office environment has also changed, with remote and flexible work arrangements likely to remain for many years to come. In addition to changing work arrangements, employees are also being asked for more in their present roles.

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