Employers face severe penalties for wage theft

Employers face severe penalties for wage theft
Lower-paid workers are most at risk of wage theft. (Image: 123rf)
Georgina Toomey
Changes to the Crimes Act will make it illegal for employers to withhold wages from employees. Under the anticipated amendments, employers could face criminal charges for intentionally not paying employees the correct wages.It is crucial that business owners or managers understand what these changes mean for their business, how they will affect payroll practices and what steps to take to ensure compliance.What is wage theft?Wage theft happens when an employer does not pay an employee what they are owed. This can include underpaying wages, not p...

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