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.
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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