Wage Theft Crackdown: The Cost of Underpaying Your Staff
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 8.30AM-9.30AM, Parramatta CBD
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Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Time: 8.30AM-9.30AM (8.15AM arrival)
Venue: Level 3, 100 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
From 1 January 2025, intentional wage theft is now a federal criminal offence under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. With penalties reaching up to $7.8 million, or even prison time for individuals, these changes mark a seismic shift in how underpayments are viewed and prosecuted in Australia. Join us for this timely 1-hour session facilitated by Employment and WHS lawyer Antonino Meduri.
Antonino will break down the legislative changes and what they mean for employers, HR professionals, and business leaders. You’ll gain clarity on:
• What constitutes wage theft under the new laws
• The risks and penalties for individuals and companies
• How to build defensible systems and processes
• Key actions for HR, legal, and operational teams
The session will also include a live Q&A where attendees can ask Antonino any employment law-related questions, making this an essential conversation for anyone responsible for people, pay, and compliance in 2025.
Time: 8.30AM-9.30AM (8.15AM arrival)
Venue: Level 3, 100 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
From 1 January 2025, intentional wage theft is now a federal criminal offence under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. With penalties reaching up to $7.8 million, or even prison time for individuals, these changes mark a seismic shift in how underpayments are viewed and prosecuted in Australia. Join us for this timely 1-hour session facilitated by Employment and WHS lawyer Antonino Meduri.
Antonino will break down the legislative changes and what they mean for employers, HR professionals, and business leaders. You’ll gain clarity on:
• What constitutes wage theft under the new laws
• The risks and penalties for individuals and companies
• How to build defensible systems and processes
• Key actions for HR, legal, and operational teams
The session will also include a live Q&A where attendees can ask Antonino any employment law-related questions, making this an essential conversation for anyone responsible for people, pay, and compliance in 2025.
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About Antonino Meduri
Antonino Meduri is an Employment and Work Health & Safety lawyer with experience gained at some of the world’s leading law firms and at the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
He has acted for global employers across a wide range of industries, delivering advice throughout Australia and beyond. He also brings significant litigation experience, having supported barristers and judges in complex commercial and employment disputes.
He has acted for global employers across a wide range of industries, delivering advice throughout Australia and beyond. He also brings significant litigation experience, having supported barristers and judges in complex commercial and employment disputes.
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