Wage Theft Is Now A Criminal Offence
On January 1, 2025, Australia implemented a significant legal reform to combat wage theft: the criminalisation of intentional underpayment of wages and entitlements. This development underscores the nation’s commitment to ensuring fair employee compensation and holding unscrupulous employers accountable. Understanding the New Legislation The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 introduced provisions that […]
