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Section : Equal remuneration orders
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing legal requirements and penalties related to gender pay equity, specifically highlighting the criminalization of intentional wage underpayment starting January 2025, which emphasizes the importance of compliance with pay equity laws for employers.
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From 1 January 2025, intentional underpayment of wages by an employer is a criminal offence. Find more information about criminal prosecution at fairwork.gov.au/criminal
- What change regarding wage underpayment will take effect on 1 January 2025?
- What type of offence will intentional underpayment of wages by an employer be classified as?
- Where can one find more information about criminal prosecution related to wage underpayment?
- What is the significance of the date 1 January 2025 in relation to employer wage practices?
- How might the new law affect employers' practices regarding wage payments?
- What are the potential consequences for employers who intentionally underpay wages after the law takes effect?
- In what ways could this law impact employees' rights and protections?
- What steps can employees take if they believe they are being underpaid?
- Why is it important for employees to be aware of this change in the law?
- What broader themes about worker rights and employer responsibilities can be inferred from this legislation?