WHO SHOULD READ THIS
All employers, human resource managers and in-house lawyers who
manage payroll functions, employee entitlements, and
recruitment.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Wage theft is a key focus area for the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Employers should be aware of back payment requirements and possible
penalties.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Employers must ensure that employees (current and former)
receive all relevant pay rates and entitlements in accordance with
the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW
Act), any modern awards and enterprise
agreements.
Wage Theft Series
The first publication in our Wage Theft Series will focus on
what wage theft means, the most common underpayments, and action
and sanctions that can be imposed by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO).
Our Wage Theft Series is designed to provide employers with
guidance on wage theft including lessons from FWO cases, advice on
responding to FWO investigations and commentary on possible future
regulation in
