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Unpaid wages occur for a number of reasons.

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.

Many employers mistakenly think they can deduct wages for damaged property, but the Fair Work Act sets strict limits on when deductions are allowed. Learn what’s permitted, what isn’t, and how to avoid costly legal penalties.

From 1 January 2025, deliberate underpayment of wages becomes a criminal offence. Learn what this means for small business owners and how to stay compliant.

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.

From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages is a criminal offence. Learn how employers can protect their business, avoid penalties, and ensure fair workplace practices.

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

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

As human beings, we are driven by the pursuit of rewards, whether they are monetary incentives, recognition, or personal fulfilment. When it comes to the workplace, does money talk, or does it go deeper than that? 

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.