Business owners who choose to deliberately underpay workers will face criminal charges from the first of January 2025. The new criminal measures are the latest to take effect, after the Federal Government’s “Closing the Loopholes” legislation passed at the end of 2023. But businesses shouldn’t be afraid, according to Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth. In this episode, the Ombudsman reassures business owners that it must be proven that the underpayment was deliberate. Anna also says that compliance can be straightforward, by following a voluntary code designed to protect those who make honest mistakes. Some of the other resources being made available include an advisory service, self-audit tools, and webinars to help businesses stay on track, avoid penalties, and foster better workplace practices.



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Business owners who choose to deliberately underpay workers will face criminal charges from the first of January 2025. The new criminal measures are the latest to take effect, after the Federal Government’s “Closing the Loopholes” legislation passed at the end of 2023. But businesses shouldn’t be afraid, according to Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth. In this episode, the Ombudsman reassures business owners that it must be proven that the underpayment was deliberate. Anna also says that compliance can be straightforward, by following a voluntary code designed to protect those who make honest mistakes. Some of the other resources being made available include an advisory service, self-audit tools, and webinars to help businesses stay on track, avoid penalties, and foster better workplace practices. 
Business Essentials Daily is produced by:
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Business Essentials Daily features interviews with business experts and industry leaders, providing up-to-date, insightful advice on wide-ranging topics, including winning sales strategies, HR issues, mental health and leadership.

Hosted by Nicole Goodman, the goal is to encourage and inspire a new generation of Australian business owners to grow healthier, happier and more profitable businesses.

Business Essentials Daily is a podcast three decades in the making, from SoundCartel, the producers of the world's longest-running business audio magazine, 'Business Essentials'.

Business Essentials Daily is produced by the team at SoundCartel - executive producer Heather Dawson, producers by Nick Schildberger, Chris Ashmore and Nicole Goodman. Technical production by Pete Letts and Belinda Trimboli. 

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Business Essentials Daily features interviews with business experts and industry leaders, providing up-to-date, insightful advice on wide-ranging topics, including winning sales strategies, HR issues, mental health and leadership.
Hosted by Nicole Goodman, the goal is to encourage and inspire a new generation of Australian business owners to grow healthier, happier and more profitable businesses.
Business Essentials Daily is a podcast three decades in the making, from SoundCartel, the producers of the world's longest-running business audio magazine, 'Business Essentials'.
Business Essentials Daily is produced by the team at SoundCartel - executive producer Heather Dawson, producers by Nick Schildberger, Chris Ashmore and Nicole Goodman. Technical production by Pete Letts and Belinda Trimboli.&nbsp;
Subscribe in your favourite podcast app and make Business Essentials Daily part of your daily routine.
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