Over the last year, the underpayment of wages to Australian
workers across a range of industries has gained significant media
attention, resulting in a number of high profile Australian
companies admitting to underpaying their staff to the tune of
millions of dollars over the course of many years.
With the cut off date for the Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty
looming (7 September 2020), employers should carefully consider
whether they have satisfied their superannuation obligations
– particularly in circumstances where potential underpayments
have been identified.
Common causes of superannuation non-compliance
The underpayment of wages and resulting unpaid superannuation
can arise due to a number of factors, including:
