Starting January 1, wage theft in Australia becomes a criminal offence! Bosses who deliberately underpay workers could face 10 years in jail and fines up to $1.65 million.
This landmark law follows years of scandals involving major employers like #Woolworths, #Qantas, #7Eleven, and the ABC.
#WageTheft #FairPay #WorkersRights #Australia #EmploymentLaw #Auspol
Australian bosses on notice as 'deliberate' wage theft becomes a crime - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-30/wage-theft-crime-jail-intentional-fair-work/104758608
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