Jail Time Proposed For Employers Who Underpay Workers
A report to the federal government by the Migrant Workers’ Taskforce has recommended that jail time be introduced if employers underpay workers. This would significantly increase the severity of penalties available to courts, with the Fair Work Act currently only including civil penalties for breaches. However, it should be noted that criminal sanctions would only […]
How Record Keeping Can Help You With Underpayment Claims
New laws tested by the Fair Work Ombudsman mean that good record keeping can help considerably in determining the outcome of underpayment claims. The Protecting Vulnerable Workers’ Act, introduced in 2017, amended the Fair Work Act to increase protections for vulnerable workers. The amendment introduced a ‘reverse onus of proof’ in underpayment claims. Prior to […]
Are You Considering Reporting Underpaid Wages?
Underpayment is unfortunately common in Australia. Many employees are underpaid based on their statutory entitlements. A recent report uncovered how common underpayment is amongst international people living in Australia, especially backpackers and international students. If you believe this fits you, should you be reporting underpaid wages? Working out if you have been underpaid Many employees […]