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Australia: Closing Loopholes – Wage Theft – A New Criminal Offence
Briefing
9 April 2024
2 MIN READ
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From 1 January 2025 employers who intentionally underpay their staff will face criminal charges as a result of changes in the law brought about by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. In this article we discuss this new offence, how employers might prepare for this change and manage any risk.
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