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 a federal criminal offence under the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023. With penalties exceeding $8.25 million – and potential prison time for individuals – this marks a seismic shift in how underpayments are treated and prosecuted in Australia.
In this timely 1-hour session, Employment and WHS lawyer Antonino Meduri will unpack the new offence and explore broader compliance risks facing HR teams in 2025 – including common underpayment pitfalls and the Fair Work Ombudsman’s enforcement priorities.
You’ll gain clarity on:
• What constitutes wage theft under the new laws
• The risks and penalties for individuals and companies
• The Fair Work Ombudsman’s compliance and enforcement policy
• Common risk areas in contracts, classification, and hours of work
• 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.
