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Unpaid wages occur for a number of reasons.

Many employers mistakenly think they can deduct wages for damaged property, but the Fair Work Act sets strict limits on when deductions are allowed.

An employee who was rarely paid on time has been awarded $27,000 after the Fair Work Commission ruled she was forced to resign due to ongoing underpayment.

As an employer, paying your employees a fair and equitable wage is your most basic and critical responsibility. It’s important you do your due diligence and ensure you’re compensating your employees in accordance with the law.

From 1 January 2025, deliberate underpayment of wages becomes a criminal offence.

From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages is a criminal offence.

From November 1, 2024, Australia’s "Same Job, Same Pay" law guarantees labour-hire workers equal wages with direct employees for the same roles.

This article explains what the Fair Work Act and Regulations say about recording and displaying personal leave balances on payslips.

If employees lose their security card, can you deduct the cost of a replacement from their wages?

The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its annual wage review decision.