Episode 18: Payroll Mistakes Are Costly: What Every Australian Business Must Know About Wage Theft Laws in 2025

2025-05-20

Worried about payroll compliance? You should be. In this episode of HR2Go, host Karen Arnold is joined by Senior Consultant Peter Norrie to unpack how even minor payroll mistakes can lead to massive financial penalties — and even criminal charges — under Australia’s updated wage theft laws from January 2025. We explore: What a payroll audit really involves Why 99% of audits uncover compliance issues Common award misinterpretations and payroll system errors Real-life cases...

Worried about payroll compliance? You should be. In this episode of HR2Go, host Karen Arnold is joined by Senior Consultant Peter Norrie to unpack how even minor payroll mistakes can lead to massive financial penalties — and even criminal charges — under Australia’s updated wage theft laws from January 2025.

We explore:

What a payroll audit really involves
Why 99% of audits uncover compliance issues
Common award misinterpretations and payroll system errors
Real-life cases of wage underpayment and the impact on business reputation
Why overpayments can be just as risky as underpayments
Practical steps to protect your business from legal risk

Whether you're an SME owner, payroll manager or HR professional, this episode is a must-listen for staying compliant, building trust with staff, and avoiding the devastating fallout of getting it wrong.

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#PayrollAudit #WageTheft #FairWork #HRCompliance #SmallBusinessAustralia #HR2GoPodcast

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