Wage theft claims ‘demonising’ bosses

The government has been urged to practise some restraint before punishing bosses for “wage theft” claims, noting it is “demonising” employers and disadvantaging staff.

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October 10, 2019
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Sydney insolvency lawyer Ben Sewell said what looks like wage theft could just be the lack of awareness that payroll systems needed to be updated in line with a law change, adding that “punishment should always be a last resort”.

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Wage theft claims ‘demonising’ bosses

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